Effexor Helped - Then Quit!

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I have been on SSRI's for years and Effexor XR seems to really work well for me until recently. My doctor increased my dosage from 225 mg. to 300 mg. After taking the new dosage for 2 weeks, I felt, literally, like a new woman! I was cooking, cleaning, socializing - things I didn't do much of in the past! I was ecstatic about how I felt! Everyone noticed the difference and then - all of a sudden - I'm back to feeling depressed again. It has now been four weeks since the dosage increase. Was the feeling good just a fluke? Will it return after my body fully adjusts to the medicine? I don't know what to think anymore. Anyone else have similar experience? I am seeing my doctor soon and will ask him, but thought you all may be able to help before then. Thanks for listening.

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Some of it was probably the initial feeling and side effects of upping the dosage and having them taper off after a few weeks is normal.

Learn more Effexor details here.

However, part of the problem may just be that your body is too used to this medication, so it no longer works as well for you. You may need to switch to something else for awhile.

Have you talked to your doctor, yet?

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