Posted by goldenslumbers on July 11, 2005, at 11:09:50
Hi Everyone,
I have anxiety and this is my first attempt at treatment. GP started Effexor 4 months ago, now at 75 mg. He later added Remeron for sleep, 7.5 mg.
I took it for three weeks but Remeron made me very sleepy during the day so he advised me to stop. After 1 week everything was good. Now insomnia is back and nausea is very strong, just like the Effexor startup symptoms.
I need some advice for getting through this, my GP is on holiday and I'm not sure what to do next.
Is it possible Remeron masked the nausea of Effexor and I need to adjust again ?
Can I drop down to 37.5 of Effexor to get relief from side effects ?
What else can I do ?
I really don't like these medications. My anxiety caused very similar symptoms but now I don't know if it is anxiety or medication. I would like to stop but I have not heard many success stories.
All input appreciated, Thank you
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