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How long does it take to start feeling some kind of effects (positive effects or side effects) from an antidepressant like venlafaxine (Effexor)?
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STEADY STATE, the term for when a drug reaches its level of effectiveness, can take much longer for certain drugs.
Both are, of course dependent on dosage. Here is some info from;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venlafaxine
"Steady-state concentrations of venlafaxine and its metabolite are attained in the blood within 3 days. Therapeutic effects are usually achieved within 3 to 4 weeks."
Anyone experience lots of yawning with effexor? I only started taking it yesterday and I don't feel much more tired than usual, just a lot of yawning.