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Posted by jms600 on September 19, 2009, at 8:24:38
I've just read some NICE guidance notes ('National Institute of Clinical Excellence' - here in Britain) on anxiety. In the guidance notes they advise that the absolute maximum dosage of Effexor for the treatment of anxiety disorders should be 75mg!
Would such a low dose really help? Surely at least 150mg would be more beneficial in treating anxiety as it's a higher dose - yet not too high??
Posted by manic666 on September 19, 2009, at 13:06:08
In reply to Maximum Effexor dosage for anxiety - really 75mg??, posted by jms600 on September 19, 2009, at 8:24:38
i was on 225mg , an a lot of babblers were on a lot more,the drug didnt like me an the p doc,s answer was give him more,a bad period in my life.
Posted by linkadge on September 19, 2009, at 19:56:25
In reply to Re: Maximum Effexor dosage for anxiety - really 75mg??, posted by manic666 on September 19, 2009, at 13:06:08
Not really sure where this recomendation comes from. It can work at doses <= 75mg but I wouldn't say this is necessarily an upper limit.
Linkadge
Posted by West on September 21, 2009, at 8:04:01
In reply to Re: Maximum Effexor dosage for anxiety - really 75mg??, posted by linkadge on September 19, 2009, at 19:56:25
Weird. I read it was up to 225mg once - in GAD/Panic disorder I think. Would your doc be ok with increasing if ineffective?
Posted by desolationrower on September 21, 2009, at 12:32:12
In reply to Re: Maximum Effexor dosage for anxiety - really 75mg??, posted by West on September 21, 2009, at 8:04:01
75 is where you get the sri effect. 225+ starts to get some nri effect. thats probably where they came up with that. probably not true even for OCD (on a population basis)
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