Usual Adult Dose for Depression:
Extended release:
-Initial dose: 75 mg orally once a day
-Maintenance dose: 75 to 225 mg orally once a day
-Maximum dose:
---Moderately depressed outpatients: 225 mg/day
---Severely depressed inpatients: 375 mg/day
Comments:
Healthcare providers should consider initial extended release doses of 37.5 mg orally once a day for 4 to 7 days (before increasing the dose to 75 mg/day) in patients who may require additional time to adjust to the drug.
-Doses may be increased in daily increments of up to 75 mg orally at intervals of no less than 4 days.
-Patients should be periodically reassessed for the continued need of maintenance treatment and for the appropriate dose of treatment.
-Use of doses exceeding 225 mg/day is limited.
Usual Adult Dose of for Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
Extended release:
-Initial dose: 75 mg orally once a day
-Maintenance dose: 75 to 225 mg orally once a day
-Maximum dose: 225 mg/day
Comments:
-Healthcare providers should consider initial extended release doses of 37.5 mg orally once a day for 4 to 7 days (before increasing the dose to 75 mg/day) in patients who may require additional time to adjust to the drug.
-Doses may be increased in daily increments of up to 75 mg orally at intervals of no less than 4 days.
Usual Adult Dose of for Social Anxiety Disorder:
Extended release: 75 mg orally once a day
Comment: There is no evidence that doses greater than 75 mg/day confer additional benefit.
Usual Adult Dose for Panic Disorder:
Extended release:
-Initial dose: 37.5 mg orally once a day for 7 days, then 75 mg orally once a day thereafter
-Maintenance dose: 75 to 225 mg orally once a day
-Maximum dose: 225 mg/day
Comment: Doses may be increased in daily increments of 75 mg orally at intervals of no less than 7 days.
 Detailed Effexor XR dosage information
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
