Posted by JohnL on July 21, 2001, at 9:49:56
In reply to EFFEXOR XR...PLEASE HELP ME!, posted by Firebabe1 on July 21, 2001, at 9:10:00
> If you are on Effexor XR, please.......how long did it take to start working for you??? I have been on 37.5mg for 4 days with no relief, am ready to start on 75mg...want to know what to expect!!
Hang in there! You're doing great. You're doing it right. Though most people would tell you to give it at least 6 weeks, I like to see some kind of hint of improvement within two weeks. With that in mind, keep an eye out for some hints of improvement in the next 10 days or so. If still nothing after two weeks, I would be a little concerned but I would also stick with it longer. If after 4 weeks still nothing I would be planning my next drug, but stick with it a little longer. If after 6 weeks still nothing, I would quickly switch to something else without any hesitation. If you have not tried Prozac, that would be a top contender in my opinion.
John
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