Posted by Zena on July 11, 2005, at 20:50:40
In reply to Can Remeron mask Effexor side effects ?, posted by goldenslumbers on July 11, 2005, at 11:09:50
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> I need some advice for getting through this, my GP is on holiday and I'm not sure what to do next.
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> Is it possible Remeron masked the nausea of Effexor and I need to adjust again ?
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> Can I drop down to 37.5 of Effexor to get relief from side effects ?
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> What else can I do ?
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> 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.
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> All input appreciated, Thank you
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>Hi Goldenslumbers,
I was on the remeron/effexor combo about two yrs. ago & I couldn't stand the effexor. It gave me insomnia also & I was taking 15mg. remeron. I am still on remeron & at first I was very sleepy but it goes away as your body gets used to it. I would say effexor is causing your problem. I am now on lexapro & remeron. This combo is working for me. Hope this helps.
Zena
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