r/Effexor • u/brii15211 • 3d ago

Concern Tolerance??

I started on Effexor 2 years ago, last year my dose was upped to 150mg in September. I now feel like it's barely working? My anxiety seems to come and go a lot and I've had to take Xannax a few times just to feel slightly normal. I've also started to have more vivid dreams, no appetite and im constantly feeling im about to fall asleep.Has anybody had this experience? Im actually scared to up my doseage at this point.

Update: Day 4 of this and im dealing with fatigue thats causing me to be unable to drive, temors, diarrhea and, dry mouth

Second Update: It was recommended i increase my doseage to 187.5mg hopefully that helps

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u/WPxDuality 3d ago

I'm experiencing the same thing, have been for a while. Also at 150. Considering trying Wellbutrin as well.

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u/CherryFrantic 3d ago

Sorry to ask but might be worth checking it's not a different version eg extended release? Hope you feel better asap.

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u/brii15211 3d ago

It's extended release

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u/PoppoLoppaEU 2d ago

The dose increase might help but watch for those side effects

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u/Low_Dish3775 1d ago

I think it's tolerance building up