Posted by torachan on June 4, 2008, at 13:30:22
In reply to Re: Linkadge? » johnj, posted by linkadge on June 4, 2008, at 13:18:00
I started with 25 mgs on doctors orders. I initially noticed some unpleasant side effects, like some gastrointestinal discomfort, a little abnormality in my heart rhythm, though I'm always oversensitive to this effect. It did not knock me out like my first dose of Remeron did at 15mgs, but this may be due to the fact I've been on Rem for awhile and am discontinuing the dose abruptly, though I must confess, I did take about 7.5mgs last night with the Nor. Also, the Remeron may have desensitized me to antihistaminic effects.
Despite this, I did "feel" like I would sleep well, despite getting about 4 hours or so. I take comfort in the fact knowing the Nor typically does disrupt sleep initially till the sleep promoting effect takes hold.
But you know what is encouraging to a great extent. Despite not sleeping all that great, I feel fine; more than fine perhaps. Whereas before with the Remeron if I didn't sleep well I'd feel miserable and have the hangover effect and "foggy" head. My mind is clear now.
Anyways, I may heed your advice Link, and keep my Effexor dose around 37.5 and go up slowly on the Nor to maybe 75mgs in the future to see if this drug will be my mainstay rather than Effexor. We'll see.
Johnj, sorry to hear about your troubles. Are you taking the Nor now, and do you feel the effects have worn off? If so, get your blood levels checked, because I read for TCA's this is crucial to maintain the proper serum levels for therapeutic effect.
Regards, John
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