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Suggest Remedy For Anxiety After Increasing Dosage Of Effexor

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: Hi I just increased my effexor from 75 to 112 mg only been 2 days but i feel quite a bit more anxious I know this is common but how long should I expect this before increase kicks in?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
In a couple of days your symptoms will reduce

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

It is common to see increase in anxiety when any SSRI or SNRI drug is started in patients or increased in doses and in most individuals the anxiety reduces in about 5-7 days. You have increased the doses from 75 to 112 mg and in my opinion in a couple of days you will start feeling better. No need to worry.

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Suggest Remedy For Anxiety After Increasing Dosage Of Effexor

Brief Answer: In a couple of days your symptoms will reduce Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries It is common to see increase in anxiety when any SSRI or SNRI drug is started in patients or increased in doses and in most individuals the anxiety reduces in about 5-7 days. You have increased the doses from 75 to 112 mg and in my opinion in a couple of days you will start feeling better. No need to worry. Thanks.