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Posted by phoop on April 19, 2001, at 18:19:38
Hi everyone!
I just started on the Effexor XR over the weekend and have experienced minor nausea and some fairly strong feelings of jitteriness. This I can deal with. The problem I am running into is the SLEEPINESS!!!! I can barely keep my eyes open for more than 2-3 hours at a time.
I spoke to my doctor and he has suggested taking the medication at night before bed but I fear the extended release will just continue to make me tired as I wake up. Anyone have experience with the sleepiness? Any idea how long this side effect lasts?Thanks so much.
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 19, 2001, at 22:47:58
In reply to I can barely keep my eyes open!!!, posted by phoop on April 19, 2001, at 18:19:38
It is perfectly acceptable to take the entire dose at bedtime. I believe this will solve your problem.
In the meantime, don't put so much pressure on yourself to be wide-awake and succeed in this treatment phase. You have a disease like any other disease, one that requires rest and relaxation.
> Hi everyone!
>
> I just started on the Effexor XR over the weekend and have experienced minor nausea and some fairly strong feelings of jitteriness. This I can deal with. The problem I am running into is the SLEEPINESS!!!! I can barely keep my eyes open for more than 2-3 hours at a time.
> I spoke to my doctor and he has suggested taking the medication at night before bed but I fear the extended release will just continue to make me tired as I wake up. Anyone have experience with the sleepiness? Any idea how long this side effect lasts?
>
> Thanks so much.
Posted by KarenB on April 21, 2001, at 18:16:58
In reply to I can barely keep my eyes open!!!, posted by phoop on April 19, 2001, at 18:19:38
phoop,
Hang in there and give it some time - don't bail out yet.
Is this the first SSRI drug you have ever tried?
Karen
Posted by phoop on April 23, 2001, at 10:35:32
In reply to I can barely keep my eyes open!!!, posted by phoop on April 19, 2001, at 18:19:38
> When I last posted I was so tired from taking the Effexor in the morning that I couldn't stay awake. I changed to taking it before bed and now I'm having trouble sleeping!! How weird!!! Anyway, I guess it's just a matter of getting used to it all.
Does anyone know out there if it's ok to take Claritin when on Eeffexor?Thanks.
Posted by willow on April 23, 2001, at 20:19:02
In reply to Re: I can barely keep my eyes open!!!, posted by phoop on April 23, 2001, at 10:35:32
Check with your pharmascist concerning mixing claritan and effexor. I use to use the non-drowsy antihistamines until I found a place that listed possible side-effects. They matched the symptoms I've had in the past. I started using a nasal spray prescribed by the doctor, flonase. It isn't as effective as the pills. But I have started feeling better since then. There have been a lot of other changes in my life too so it is hard to say if the antihistamines had any effect.
Weeping Willow
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