5 mg orally once a day for 7 days, then 75 mg orally once a day thereafter
5, 75, and 150 mg per day (study 3) and the other evaluating Effexor XR doses of 75 to 225 mg per
GoodRx Health Effexor (venlafaxine) is a prescription medication that treats depression
Like other antidepressants, it works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals, called neurotransmitters, in your brain
Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm
5 mg; 50 mg; Usual Adult Dose for Panic Disorder: Extended release:-Initial dose: 37
Taking dosages this high is considered an off-label use
especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed
Extended-release tablets should not exceed 112
It works by increasing and regulating the levels of two different neurotransmitters in the brain
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Sudden mood or behavioral changes
Venlafaxine is available in extended release capsules and immediate-release Effexor XR can cause side effects that range from mild to serious
25 mg; 37
5-75 mg PO qd, may incr
Common side effects, like drowsiness, nausea, and constipation, will often resolve with time
venlafaxine + linezolid contraindicated; hold venlafaxine if urgent use; monitor sodium, serotonin syndrome sx x7 days after venlafaxine D/C or 24h after last linezolid dose; may resume venlafaxine 24h after last linezolid dose: combo may incr
If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so
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depressed patients is unknown; however, the experience with Effexor XR doses higher than 225 mg per day is very limited