Posted by AnneL on April 11, 2001, at 12:08:16
In reply to New user!, posted by mstar on April 11, 2001, at 11:49:03
> I have been taking Effexor XR for about a week. I have had a very up and down week. I feel better during the day and noticed an increase in energy, but I start to fade at 7:30 with nausa, I yawn all the time, have dizzy spells and can barely walk I am so tired and weak. But I never sleep though the night. Has this happened to anyone else? I am on 3 days of 75mg, I take it in the morning.
Hi, Anne speaking,
Did you start at 37.5 mg. daily for the first week? The low dose taken for 4 to 7 days help the body to adjust and minimize nausea. Insomnia is a very commom complaint, your pdoc can help suggest either other the counter (OTC) medications that help with sleep such as Benadryl brand name for diphenhydramine, Tylenol PM (which is just Tylenol (Tylenol with Benadryl) or a non-benzodiazapine sleep medication such as Ambien or Sonata. I am currently taking Effexor XR 75 mg. daily and also take Klonopin 1 mg. at night for sleep. I did feel spacy, tired at all the wrong times and insomnia just like you. Nausea has not been a problem for me, make sure you take it with meals and do continue to take your dose in the morning as well. I made the mistake of taking it at around 5PM and I was up all night! The nausea is a common side-effect of Effexor, but it will pass! Ask your doctor for something that may help calm your stomach, maybe Zantac will help. Hang in there! All of your side-effects will dissipate given just a little bit more time! Good Luck and keep us posted.
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