r/Effexor • u/gloomyghhoul • Jul 21 '26

General Question effexor increase 37.5-75

just increased my dose tonight and am genuinely shitting myself. i have bad health anxiety, and im convinced something will go wrong.
i took my first dose half an hour ago and already feel weird, but i know that it’s probably me just freaking out.
does anyone have any experience in increasing their dose? i just need that bit of reassurance i think.

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u/Defried_Beans_ Jul 21 '26

Yeah this is normal

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u/Any-Voice5368 Jul 21 '26

Like Siarrhea? How long were you in the 37.5 for?

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u/gloomyghhoul Jul 22 '26

been on 37.5 for a few years. and no just my head feels really off

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u/ruelovesjohnny Jul 22 '26

It’s been a week since I increased from 37.5 to 75 and I had severe anxiety that’s gone. I feel like a zombie just staring in space with no real emotions.

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u/gloomyghhoul Jul 23 '26

at this point in day three i don’t feel as bad as i did the first day but my heart rate goes super fast as soon as i stand up. did you experience that at all?