Effexor 150mg

Forms and dosages

Effexor XR is supplied as two-toned capsules in 37.5mg, 75mg and 150mg strengths. The recommended starting dose is 75mg once daily; some users begin at 37.5mg for the first week to improve tolerability. The target dose is 75–225mg daily depending on indication and response. Capsules can be swallowed whole or, if swallowing is difficult, opened and the pellets sprinkled on a spoonful of soft food and swallowed immediately without chewing.

Indications

Effexor XR is approved for major depressive disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Off-label uses include menopausal vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), neuropathic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder. It is generally considered second-line after SSRIs for depression, or first-line in cases where stronger antidepressant effect is needed or where prior SSRI response has been inadequate.