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OPRA Therapeutics and Patient Care QUESTION #3903
Question 1
What is the standard initial daily starting dose for venlafaxine when initiating treatment for depression or anxiety?
  • $37.5$ mg daily
  • $150$ mg daily
  • $75$ mg daily✔️
  • $300$ mg daily
Correct Answer Explanation
Venlafaxine is typically initiated at $75$ mg per day ($37.5$ mg twice daily or $75$ mg XR once daily) and titrated as needed up to a maximum of $375$ mg/day.