Posted by Chris O on July 27, 2008, at 0:19:13
In reply to is 4 months long enough for a med to work, posted by shadowmon on July 25, 2008, at 18:47:15
Four months is more than enough time for Effexor to work. The literature says Effexor reaches full effectiveness at 3 to 4 weeks. However, with its quick half life, I felt like Effexor worked immediately for me. It was almost like a benzo in its immediacy of action. I also have bad GAD, but Effexor was a bit too stimulating for me, even at 37.5mg. It's odd how different we all react to these annoying meds.
I think you definitely gave Effexor a fair shot. I would consult with your doctor and experiment with something different, if I were in your shoes.
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