All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:

• your age
• the condition being treated
• how severe your condition is
• other medical conditions you have
• how you react to the first dose

Forms and strengths

Generic: Venlafaxine

• Form: immediate-release oral tablet
• Strengths: 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg
• Form: extended-release oral tablet
• Strengths: 37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 225 mg

Dosage for depression

Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)

• Immediate-release oral tablets:
  • Typical starting dosage: 75 mg total per day, taken in two or three divided doses
  • Dosage increases: If needed, your doctor may increase your dosage to 150 mg per day.
  • Typical maximum dosage: 225 mg per day. If you have more severe depression, your doctor may prescribe a dosage as high as 375 mg per day, taken in three divided doses.
• Extended-release oral tablets:
  • Typical starting dosage: 75 mg per day, taken in a single dose in the morning or evening. Some patients should start at a lower dosage of 37.5 mg per day for 4–7 days.
  • Dosage increases: If needed, your doctor may increase your dosage. They may increase it every 4 days by 75 mg until you reach 225 mg per day.
  • Typical maximum dosage: 225 mg per day. Buy Venlafaxine Effexor online in New Zealand and Australia

Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)

This medication should not be used in people younger than 18 years of age.

Dosage for social anxiety disorder

Adult dosage (ages 18 years and older)

• Extended-release oral tablets:
  • Typical dosage: 75 mg per day, given in a single dose in the morning or evening.
  • Maximum dosage: 75 mg per day.

Child dosage (ages 0–17 years)

This medication should not be used in people younger than 18 years of age. Buy Venlafaxine Effexor online in New Zealand and Australia

Special dosage considerations

People with liver problems: People with mild to moderate liver problems should take about half of the typical dose. People with severe liver disease or cirrhosis may need an even lower dosage. Your doctor can tell you more.

People with kidney problems: People with mild to moderate kidney problems should take 75% of the typical dosage. People who are on dialysis should take half of the typical dosage. Your doctor can tell you more.

Disclaimer: Our goal is to provide you with the most relevant and current information. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. This information is not a substitute for medical advice. Always to speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you. Buy Venlafaxine Effexor online in New Zealand and Australia

Venlafaxine oral tablet is used for long-term treatment. It comes with serious risks if you don’t take it as prescribed.

If you stop taking the drug suddenly or don’t take it at all: Your depression or anxiety may not get better and may get worse. Do not stop venlafaxine without talking to your doctor. Stopping venlafaxine too quickly can cause serious symptoms such as:

• anxiety
• irritability
• tiredness
• restlessness
• trouble sleeping
• headache
• sweating
• dizziness
• tingling or “pins and needles” feeling
• shaking
• confusion
• nightmares
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea

If this happens, your doctor may have you start taking venlafaxine again and decrease your dosage slowly.

If you miss doses or don’t take the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times.

If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. This can lead to death. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:

• fast heart rate
• unusual sleepiness
• enlarged pupils
• seizure
• vomiting
• heart rhythm changes
• low blood pressure
• muscle aches or pains
• dizziness

If you think you’ve taken too much of this drug, call your doctor or seek guidance from the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 800-222-1222 or through their online tool. But if your symptoms are severe, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

What to do if you miss a dose: Take your dose as soon as you remember. If you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects. Buy Venlafaxine Effexor online in New Zealand and Australia

How to tell if the drug is working: The symptoms of your depression or anxiety should be less severe or happen less often.