Posted by Napaba on May 12, 2003, at 9:00:20
In reply to Re: Effexor: Better at 225 or 300?? - jack, posted by Angel Girl on May 11, 2003, at 19:25:30
I've read that your risk of severe side effects increases with the higher doses.
> Has anybody went up to 300 mg. on EffexorRX ?
> > I'm on 225, but I'm considering to ask my doctor to go up higher.I only had one good week on 225 - I'm now "back to the circle", tired-very very tired!-,moods ups and downs etc.It would be nice to hear some assurance.
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> > > I bumped up from 150 to 225 in the beginning of January because of being sooo tired. Now I feel like the energizer bunny (not always such a good feeling when you are trying to sleep). But it was a significant difference for me. mel
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> > Did it also improve your mood? How long at 225 did it take to notice the difference?
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> > I have had a partial but inadequate response to 150 mg of effexor (been on it for about a month at this level following a two week taper up). Has anyone seen a more robust response at these higher levels after only getting minimal relief at 150?? Any advice appreciated.
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> I personally didn't notice ANY effect until I got to the 150mg dosage. Unfortunately it still wasn't enough for me and I gradually (37.5mg every 2 wks) increased to 367.5mg/day, which was my highest dosage. As others have said though, with each higher dosage, comes more side effects.
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> Hopefully, you'll notice improvement with the higher dosage with minimal consequence. For me, it was WELL worth it.
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> Good luck!!
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> Angel Girl
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