Posted by Molybdenum on May 28, 2008, at 0:06:28
In reply to how fast can i increase effexor? Help!!!!!!!!, posted by shadowmon on May 26, 2008, at 21:45:44
Hi,
I went from Celexa to Efexor with a good 4 months of nothing in between, so I don't have experience re what effects the crossing over from Paxil may be having on you. But I'd certainly expect that the interim combination is what was responsible for you feeling good so soon - not just the Efexor on its own.
I'm on 600mg Efexor now and 225mg Remeron. It's been a very good mix for me for the past 2 years. When I started, I was on Efexor alone and I recall it making me feel very anxious for a week or so. Then I would be OK. Then when I increased the dose again - even by as little as 37.5mg, I felt the anxiety come back. Then my body got used to it & I was OK, etc, etc up to the 150mg my doc had recommended.
I remember being surprised when I went from 300mg up to 450mg, I just added another 150mg tab. I didn't feel any more anxiety at all. Guess my body was used to it by then.
I probably don't need to be on such a high dose - I'm just a bit of an idiot like that. I always think more is better. And now is not a good time for me to reduce it, although I plan to once other aspects of my life settle.
So....what I am saying is that from my experience, any increase in Efexor dosage can cause anxiety but that it definitely passes in a week or so.
Efexor is a very good AD. It may be months before you feel the full effects of a given dose. So if you can take something else for the anxiety in the meantime, or if you're patient enough, then take it slow.
If you can't wait for the chance to feel better, then I don't see any problem with going up to the 150mg the doc recommended as quickly as you like. It won't kill you - promise. Just expect a bit of anxiety & know that it will pass... Add some Xanax if you need to cut the angst.
Take Care
M.
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