I am on my 5th day of 37.5mg and was supposed to double my dose on day 3. Within and hour and a half of taking it, I'm pretty "high" but not enjoyably. It thins out by late afternoon, but in 12 hours I guess the time release kicks in and I'm really speedy. The doctor's response was to suggest switching to something else, but I had high hopes for it. I was thinking of trying half capsules for a few days and then maybe end up at 37.5 as my final dosage. I realize this is a small dose. Anyone else have similar experiences? Should I just try and ride it out?
Thanks
Added 10 Sep 2013:
I am a 59 year old male. I'm 6' 4" tall and weigh 205 lbs
Hi Effetsor Well, about 5 months ago my shrink prescribed me 75mg er for a week than 150er... after two days on 75 mg I called him and asked for the 37.5 mg caps He filled the script. but said it was a placebo effect..It is NOT a placebo effect but after all these months on this very low dose., started taking the 75mg caps and feel better on this dose
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Effectsor
14 Sep 2013
I've been splitting my doses for 4 days now. It's much easier. If I don't get the split right, one day is "buzzier" than the other. At this point, I need to either go back to 37.5 tomorrow or switch to something else. I have a prescription for 10mg Cipralex standing by which worked for me about 10 years ago. If the 37.5 had not made me so hyper, I was supposed to be at 75mg by now.
I can't decide. Now that I'm at a weaned off level, I think maybe I should just forget it and get my act together and take neither of them. The point of this was to get rid of depression from a series of events that were a little spirit crushing and to get some new focus. So far my focus has been all about the Effexor XR.
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BrandyinPA
10 Sep 2013
Hi, Im starting 37.5 today so Im researching the med extensively. From what I read it is NOT safe to break a time released med in half, and as already stated, 37.5 is the lowest dose. I think (hope) the effects wear off for you, it takes time for your brain/body to adjust.
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Effectsor
10 Sep 2013
My doctor told me to pour the half capsules back and forth and then sprinkle half in a drink or on food. Close the half full capsule and save it for the next day. I would have to do that to wean off anyway. From what I gather most people aren't really that uncomfortable with such a low dose. Maybe I'm just sensitive to this. I have been taking on an empty stomach. This morning I tried after breakfast. I won't do that again. A little nauseous.
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Effectsor
14 Sep 2013
BrandyinPA, how is your experience so far?
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kaismama
10 Sep 2013
This effect won't last. You're Already taking the smallest dose at, 37.5. I don't remember when i first started it, if i.felt high or not. You could take the small dose for a few more days then up it again. It will take about a month for you to feel any effect..
