Posted by Cindylou on April 7, 2001, at 20:01:26
In reply to sleepiness with EfexxorXR, posted by Mary Dem on April 6, 2001, at 11:58:55
Hi Mary,
I have to agree with Sal that it would be best to try another antidepressant -- I have been on Effexor for 8 monhts, at all different dosages (37.5, then 75, then 150, then 112.5, etc.) I felt very exhuasted on all of them.
I ended up on 112.5 for most of the time. My doctor added Wellbutrin to help with the fatigue -- it helped a little, but not enough for me -- I am now tapering off the Effexor (down to 25 mg.)
Maybe the Wellbutrin + Effexor combo would be worth a try for you, before going off the Effexor. BUT ...
I hate to bring this up, but for me, going off Effexor has been very difficult (withdrawal symptoms). Have you tried other SSRIs? Because it might be best to get off the Effexor now, before more of it builds up in your system. Then you can try Zoloft or Prozac -- I have been on both in the past, and had NO trouble coming off of those.
Best of luck you!
Cindy> I am terribly drowsy on 75MG of Effexor XR after seven weeks.I do take it at night. My doctor says I can take a 75MG tablet and a 37.5MG tablet and go up or I can take a 37.5mg tabelt and come down. He won't know which is best until I try it. Any suggestions? I am desperate because I cannot work because of the drowsiness.
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> Mary
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