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An abortive serotonin syndrome state, in which some but not all of the symptoms of the full serotonin syndrome are present, has been reported with venlafaxine at mid-range dosages (150 mg per day). [46] A case of a patient with serotonin syndrome induced by low-dose venlafaxine (37.5 mg per day) has also been reported. [47]
At moderate doses (>150 mg/day), it acts on serotonergic and noradrenergic systems, whereas at high doses (>300 mg/day), it also affects dopaminergic neurotransmission. [22] At small doses, venlafaxine has also been shown to be effective in treating vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes and night sweats) of menopause. [21]
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[167] [173] [176] [177] Higher doses of antidepressants seem to be more likely to produce emotional blunting than lower doses. [167] Emotional blunting can be decreased by reducing dosage, discontinuing the medication, or switching to a different antidepressant that may have less propensity for causing this side effect.
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There’s a maximum daily dose, so it’s possible to take too much metformin. Metformin overdose can include the following symptoms: Abnormally fast or slow heartbeat. Decreased appetite.
The dose should be increased after a minimum of 3 days up to approximately 1.2 mg/kg daily (target dose) as a single or two divided doses (in the morning and late afternoon). For children older than 6 years old, over 70 kg, acute treatment should be started with 40 mg/day orally and increased up to 80 mg/day after a minimum of 3 days.