How long for effexor to work?

iVillage Member
Registered: 08-18-2003
How long for effexor to work?
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Tue, 08-17-2004 - 12:07pm
How long does it take effexor to make you feel better? Also, for example if it takes 2 weeks, is that 2 weeks of being on the high dose (150 mg for me) or 2 weeks from when you started the drug? I started on 37.5 then went to 75 and now I am on 150mg. So, would it already be working by now or should it take a few weeks of being on 150mg?

Thanks.

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-01-2004
Tue, 08-17-2004 - 5:42pm
Unfortunately, there is no stead fast answer. It really depends on the meds and on the person. It does tend to take a few weeks at least, no matter the dose. Sometimes total potentcy does not happen for a few months.

Good luck.

There is also an Antidepressant Support Board.

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-bhpaxil

They may have more info.

Good luck.

Sending hugs and good thoughts your way.

Take care,

Lisa-)

Co-CL Depression Support Board