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After only one week of being on effexor (venlafaxine) xr, my state of mind and mood has dramatically improved. when will the medicine/i reach its/my true potential?

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

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Effexor (venlafaxine) onset: Usually within the first 1-3 weeks the SSRI medications (including effexor) reach their maximum effectiveness.

Answered 7/10/2014

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