Posted by Snuffy on June 26, 2001, at 16:06:37
In reply to Re: Mg of effexor???, posted by PaulB on June 26, 2001, at 16:02:40
> > > Hey , what does anyone think a standard working dose of effexor is? (just generally)
> > > My psychiatrist said 300-375mg is usually what it takes.
> > > any thoughts????
> >
> > I'm taking 150 twice a day. It didn't seem to start working until I hit the higher dose.
>
> PaulB >
> These are high doses, although not all that uncommon with Effexor as it is often prescribed when an SSRI has stopped working.
>
> If you were taking the XR form you may need a lower dose than you would overwise but from what I have read it is usually necessaary to reach doses of 75mg twice daily or higher and at higher doses it has wider and more powerful effects on multiple neurotranmsitters.
You are right ... Prozac 80mg stopped working so it's the FXR XR and 450 mg Wellbutrin
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