Posted by PoohBear on January 24, 2004, at 23:53:05
In reply to Efexor -xr - should i be feeling this way ?, posted by Moridin on January 24, 2004, at 0:25:28
I started on Effexor because I'd tried everything else to no effect before. But, we started slow, with the 37.5mg XR capsules for a week and then 75mg for two weeks, 150mg for two weeks and 225mg for three weeks before wee decided that 225 was too much and then had to gradually come back down.
I had very vivid, violent dreams to start, Tecnicolor, but they have moderated with time. My sleep has been disturbed so we've also been searching for the right sleep med.
I didn't have nausea, but I did have "brain shivers" on the higher doses and dizziness, trouble urinating, frequent urination. All of these moderated or went away with reduced doseage or time.
I did have a problem with racing thoughts/uncontrolable thoughts (I have ADHD as well as depression), but the Effexor has been a huge help in that regard. No more rcing thoughts and I can control my thoughts as I have not been able to in the past.
I have also had some increased ear ringing, but this too is somewhat better the last moth or so. I'm nearly 47, so it's to be expected that I would have at least a little ear ringing.
Do NOT take Effexor at night, it will only make sleep worse. I'm currently on Topomax at night for sleep, though others use Ativan (short term only), Remeron (caused me to gain weight), Seroquel, Trazadone and others. Don't be afraid to tell you doc about your sleep. You'll feel a lot better if you get adequate rest.
Best Wishes!
Tony
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