Anyone on just 75 mg’s Effexor & just fine?

On 75 mg once a day extended release.  Have heard “that’s nothing”.   Tons of people I know are on larger doses.  Would like to hear from anyone on just 75 & doing fine. Been on this dose less than 2 weeks & doing”ok” right now. Appetite is back for the most part but still experiencing some morning anxiety.  I know it takes weeks or months to get full effect but want to know if there is anyone out there only on 75.  Thanks for any responses. 

Hi,

I was taking 37.5 twice a day and this was raised to 75mg twice daily.

I did some research and found the drug has a short half life.

Going on to ER solved the problem and I've been taking just 75mg for 9 months. I haven't used any Valium since.

So now you just use 1  75 mg once a day?  Sounds like they had you on 2 of them & you went down to just one? 

Yes I'm on 75 mg..have been for over a year..I'm doing just fine on it...I refuse to go higher bcuz of withdrawals if I ever need to get off...

Yes, I was taking 2x 75mg per day but I found that one ER was enough.

The drug has an anti-anxiety effect and this is what I need...depression isn't an issue for me. I took benzodiazepine meds for 40 years but have taken none for a long time.

Oh ok!  Thanks for the info. Hope you are doing well

Also-same for me. Anxiety is more my issue.  Not depression. 

EXACTLY the same reason I’m not too quick on bumping up as doc had wanted me to do. 

Do you remember about how long it took you to feel the best effect from just 75?   Also-see my other message below. 

It took me about 6 wks to feel myself again...it different from person to person....

Ok thanks.   I’m already feeling better & it’s only been 2 weeks. I’m not 100% yet but getting there.  Thanks for the reply & good luck to all of us!