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Anyone on just 75 mg’s Effexor & just fine?

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barbara79178
barbara79178

On 75 mg once a day extended release.  Have heard “that’s nothing”.   Tons of people I know are on larger doses.  Would like to hear from anyone on just 75 & doing fine. Been on this dose less than 2 weeks & doing”ok” right now. Appetite is back for the most part but still experiencing some morning anxiety.  I know it takes weeks or months to get full effect but want to know if there is anyone out there only on 75.  Thanks for any responses. 

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  • davhill
    davhill barbara79178

    Posted

    Hi,

    I was taking 37.5 twice a day and this was raised to 75mg twice daily.

    I did some research and found the drug has a short half life.

    Going on to ER solved the problem and I've been taking just 75mg for 9 months. I haven't used any Valium since.

    • barbara79178
      barbara79178 davhill

      Posted

      So now you just use 1  75 mg once a day?  Sounds like they had you on 2 of them & you went down to just one? 

    • davhill
      davhill barbara79178

      Posted

      Yes, I was taking 2x 75mg per day but I found that one ER was enough.

      The drug has an anti-anxiety effect and this is what I need...depression isn't an issue for me. I took benzodiazepine meds for 40 years but have taken none for a long time.

    • barbara79178
      barbara79178 davhill

      Posted

      Also-same for me. Anxiety is more my issue.  Not depression. 
  • neurita82443
    neurita82443 barbara79178

    Posted

    Yes I'm on 75 mg..have been for over a year..I'm doing just fine on it...I refuse to go higher bcuz of withdrawals if I ever need to get off...

    • barbara79178
      barbara79178 neurita82443

      Posted

      EXACTLY the same reason I’m not too quick on bumping up as doc had wanted me to do. 
    • barbara79178
      barbara79178 neurita82443

      Posted

      Do you remember about how long it took you to feel the best effect from just 75?   Also-see my other message below. 
    • neurita82443
      neurita82443 barbara79178

      Posted

      It took me about 6 wks to feel myself again...it different from person to person....
    • barbara79178
      barbara79178 neurita82443

      Posted

      Ok thanks.   I’m already feeling better & it’s only been 2 weeks. I’m not 100% yet but getting there.  Thanks for the reply & good luck to all of us!

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