Posted by Patricia Risi on February 17, 2006, at 23:26:20
In reply to Re: My non-success on Effexor XR, posted by jacobs on February 17, 2006, at 15:13:17
> ok im trying to figure out the best time to take this, any sugestions? i take it now arround 6:00pm and cant go to sleep till arround 1 or 2 in the morning. thanks! tonya
I used to take Effexor(some in the morning and some in the late afternoon/evening) and when I took it I also found it difficult to sleep...even when I did fall asleep I found that i'd wake up throughout the night. Sleeping pills would make me feel groggy and i have a 9month old son. I was taking zopiclone and my doctor suggested taking half instead of a whole 7.5mg pill (just snap it in half) if this dosnt work I also take melatonin with it. I havnt had a problem since. It really is all about trying different options and not being afraid to speak up if something isnt working for you. I had heard the term "finding the right recipe" before and it is true. It takes a long time to get it right. I have had a brain tumor half my life and solid depression for the past 5 years....still not found the exact "recipe" but am getting closer. Having the responsibility of a baby has actually really made me feel both sick with anxiety and also almost completely free of depression at times. I think keeping the mind busy(both challenged and stimulated with things that get you excited to get up and outside) and sometimes the right "recipe" is needed on top of that...its all trial and error. I wish everyone good health and happiness!!
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