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I am switching from prozac (80mg) to effexor (225mg). how long will it take to get fully adjusted to effexor?
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Your doctor is the g: Your best guide is your doctor who gave you the medicine. Did you ask him this very appropriate question? if not call him/her up and request this info. As far as I can tell you, a change in an antidepressant should have its full effects in 2 to 3 weeks.
Answered 3/13/2017
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