Studies have shown Effexor to be effective for depression treatment in adults. In these studies, people taking it had more improvement in their depression symptoms than people who did not take it. Also, long-term studies showed that the medication is also effective for preventing depression relapse.
When and How Do I Take It?
Some general considerations for when and how to take Effexor include:
The medication comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually two or three times a day.
It is recommended that you take your dosage with food.
It should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level of the drug in your blood.
For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Effexor will not work if you stop taking it.
Dosing
The dosage that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
Other medical conditions you may have
Other medications you may be currently taking.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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