Venlafaxine and foods to avoid
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Maximum dose of venlafaxine
How and when to take venlafaxine
Venlafaxine tablets and capsules can be either standard or slow release.
Standard tablets release the venlafaxine into your system as soon as you swallow them.
Slow release tablets and capsules are released into your system gradually.
Dosage and how to take it
The usual starting dose for venlafaxine is 75mg a day but your doctor may gradually increase it to a maximum dose of 375mg.
If you have problems with your liver or kidneys your doctor might prescribe a lower dose.
Standard tablets come as 37.5mg or 75mg tablets.
Slow release tablets and capsules come as 75mg and 150mg.
How to take it
Take venlafaxine with food.
You will usually take standard tablets twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
You will usually take slow release tablets or capsules once a day.
You can take them at any time as long as you stick to the same time every day. If you have trouble sleeping, it's best to take it in the morning.
How long to take it for
Once you're feeling better it's likely that you will continue to take venlafaxine for sever
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