Posted by Janelle on May 9, 2002, at 3:32:33
In reply to Vicious Circle - Klonopin and Effexor- Help!, posted by AnneL on May 9, 2002, at 0:03:04
Hi!
I happen to be on the same two meds you are - I take 187.5 mg of EffexorXR in the am along with 1 mg of Klonopin in the am (Klonopin is for anxiety, not sleep - tried it for sleep and it did NOTHING).
I also suffer from morning hangover and daytime fatigue, but mine is most likely due to insomnia. I have extreme difficulty falling asleep and even though I sleep late into the next day, I still feel fatigued and I drag through the day.
I'm surprised that between your 1/4 of a tab of Klon and 50 mg. of Trazadone you could not sleep AND developed anxiety. Hmmmmmm ...
Since you said that you sleep well on the Klonopin (lucky you!) yet still feel fatigue during the day it could be the Effexor - I've read on here that SSRI's can cause lethargy and fatigue type feelings.
Based on what you said, it sounds like the fatigue is depressing as well as frustrating, since you ARE sleeping well at night.
I don't know what to suggest, but I'm sure you will get some good responses from others here.
I just wanted to lend some support to you. I know how you feel!
best of luck
-Janelle
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