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A member asked:

Dr just raised my venlafaxine from 150 mg. to 225 mg. what should i expect and will it help with ocd and irritability, moodiness, depression?

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Expect improvement.: It generally is more effective against depression and even OCD at 225 mg., but don't expect much help for moodiness or irritability at that dosage.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Venlafaxine: Hopefully you will feel significant improvement. I usually inquire about the difference about a month after the dosage change.

Answered 10/27/2018

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