can I just up the dose?

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Registered: 03-28-2003
can I just up the dose?
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Thu, 09-09-2004 - 9:42am
I am on 150 mg of effexor xr - a low dose to offset the effects of my MS meds. I am curious if anyone had ever just increased their dosage. I am thinkin of doing this until I can get an appt. with my dr.

thanks for the responses!

kathleen
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Registered: 09-16-2003
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 9:53am
I would strongly suggest that you talk to your doctor before increasing your dosage. I don't know anything about Effexor but there may be side effects that you need to know about and possible interactions with your other medicines. Also, your doctor may want you to increase the dosage gradually. If you don't want to wait for an appointment perhaps you could call the doctor or his/her nurse and find out what to do over the phone.

Ting 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 09-09-2004 - 11:12am
Kathleen, call your doctor and ask him about uping the dose. You never want to self medicate. Please call him. This way you know you are doing it safely. Hugs, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda