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Depression Forums - A Depression & Mental Health Community Support Group _ Effexor® (Venlafaxine) / Pristiq® (desvenlafaxine) _ Anyone Take 37.5 Mg (or Less) & Find It Effective?

Posted by: crashtst Jun 27 2009, 10:24 AM

I'm highly sensitive to this stuff, and was just curious - before I start it - whether anyone has done good at a low dose?

Posted by: lonleysindy Jun 28 2009, 05:47 PM

It is a good dose to start with and your doc can up it when he thinks the time is right. I have been on 75mgs for a month now 112.5 for the next month then going up to 150mgs in August.

Posted by: Joyce49 Jul 18 2009, 08:47 AM

I was on Effexor for about 6 years and the highest dosage I was able to tolerate was 75 mg and was doing well on it.

I am highly sensitive to meds also. What is important is if you feel good on a dosage than just stick to it.