Medications
 
 

Effexor 37.5 mg Tablets

 Effexor® (venlafaxine hydrochloride) is a prescription drug licensed for treating depression in adults. It comes in tablet form and is available in five different strengths, including:
 
  • Effexor 25 mg tablets
  • Effexor 37.5 mg tablets
  • Effexor 50 mg tablets
  • Effexor 75 mg tablets
  • Effexor 100 mg tablets.
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The usual starting Effexor dosage is 75 mg total per day. This should be divided up into two or three smaller doses, such as two Effexor 37.5 mg tablets or three 25 mg tablets. Your healthcare provider may decrease your dose if you experience side effects or increase your dose if your symptoms do not improve. For most people, the highest recommended dose is Effexor 225 mg total per day, although some people may need to take as much as Effexor 375 mg per day.
 
(Click Effexor Dosage for more detailed Effexor dosing information, including tips and warnings for using this medication.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD