Posted by Janelle on July 16, 2001, at 0:03:54
In reply to Re: EffexorXR = feeling CAFFEINATED, the shakes?, posted by Willow on July 15, 2001, at 22:41:11
Hi Willow,
I had also been close to a comatose state energy wise, which Celexa lifted me out of (but I had side effects of bad headache, foggy/heavyhead, detached feeling that wouldn't go away, which is why I switched to Effexor).
I also increased my Effexor dosages by 37.5mg each time but I haven't been on it quite a month yet. I am taking 75mg all in one dose in the morning, but I have heard (as you mentioned) that some people have to take it in two separate doses, one in morning, other in the afternoon.
I'm glad for you that it is working well and you can even skip a day and not have a problem.
I'm "relieved" to hear that the worst is the initial month, because it IS helping with the depression, but again I think I've plateau'd and I don't think I could tolerate increasing the Effexor.
And since I've developed incredible insomnia, I most likely will go off the Effexor and onto a more sedating a-d that I can take at night.
Hope this answers your questions, etc.! Thanks for your response and info.
poster:Janelle
thread:70262
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