Update
Well, it seems my depression has lifted for the most part. Based on this, I'll say that my Effexor increase was a good thing. Now, I have some daily anxiety. I'm hoping this will get better soon. I can say that the depression I was in was bad and I hope I never end up in that place again. I truly feel for those in a depressed state.
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Hi Cheryl, So you\'re taking effexor 150mg? That\'s twice what I\'m on and instead of increasing the dosage my MD has changed me to Pristiq. I\'m going to start it in a couple of days. A little scared but at least I\'m not working these days so if it has a bad effect I can handle it. See how I always worry? Bad effect, why? It may not. Anyway I am so glad that you are feeling better with your dosage. Yes depression when it\'s at its worst is like a living hell. I too feel for those in that state and for whom medication doesn\'t work.
Yes, I\'m on 150mg of Effexor. I\'ll be interested in hearing how Pristiq works for you. I understand it is the same as Effexor, but isn\'t processed by the liver. It hard not to worry about how something is going to effect you.
I am now on 150mg of effexor too. My pdoc increased me last week. He said for the anxiety I will likely have to go up to 300mg, but only 75mg every 4 weeks.
I\'m glad you feel the depression is lifting! I hope the anxiety subsides as well.