Posted by spierson1253 on January 23, 2006, at 9:06:18
In reply to Re: Anyone had success on Effexor XR?, posted by wanttobhappy on January 22, 2006, at 23:50:05
> I am so glad to hear i am not the only one with jaw flexing (or whatever you want to call it). This was not one of the symptoms my doc told me about. I have only been on effexor for 5 days, slept away the first 3. I think the fact that i had'nt been on anything for three years and having to admit i needed something might have contributed to the sleeping(if your sleeping you don't have to deal right)I wish evryone the best, i know from past experience it can be very hard to find the right dosage/combo on any meds.
The sleeping was good. The first step to any recovery is rest. You have been stressing your body for three years. I'd say it deserved that nice long relaxing restful sleep. Bet YOU felt a lot better. You'll find the jaw flexing will go away as you adjust to your dosage. Warning: it comes back if you titrate up in your dosage. Also, there may be nights you don't sleep. Do not let this upset you. Use it is a quiet time in the dark, all to yourself, to relax and think clearly of things that make you happy, plan things, even work out issues. As long as you let your body rest that night, you'll be okay.
Just remember to be patient with the drug. Changing a dosage can take from 7-30 days to adjust to. You will still have feelings, you'll just be better able to manage the outward manifestation of these feelings (crying, screaming, drinking, sleeping, etc.)
Good luck ~~Sherry~~
~~Sherry~~
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