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Posted by indigo on August 27, 2001, at 15:18:58
Folks,
I have had weird variations in mood on effexor, and notice others reporting that experince. Trying hard to figure it out. Can I ask whether those of you experiencing the roller coaster-like fluctuations in energy and mood were taking more than one pill a day, whether you were taking your pill(s) at the same time each day, and any other timing related details you can remember? I am taking effexor xr, and really think it is designed to go in cycles that produce energy (which can be anxiety and irritability), then calm (which can be somnolence and fatigue). My theory is that if I time it just right, I can get the cycles in tandem, so that the energy is balanced by the calming effect. Does anyone agree or disagree?
Posted by Janelle on August 27, 2001, at 19:04:58
In reply to trying to understand effexor xr, posted by indigo on August 27, 2001, at 15:18:58
Hi, at a "mere" 75 mg/day (I'm tapering off and am down to 37.5 now) I also had variations in mood on EffexorXR. It perked me up in the am after I took it, then I had a "lull" and then another upswing in the late afternoon - I figured this cycle was part of the extended/time release mechanism, but I did NOT like it.
It sure was roller coaster-like fluctuations in energy and mood, and that was only on 75mg of it. I tried taking more when I first went on it, but got very agitated as I titrated up to the "average" dose of 150 mg/day.
I have always taken ONE pill a day of it, in the morning right after eating breakfast because I heard it can cause stomach upset. I did manage to avoid that at least.
I agree with your theory that EffexorXR is designed to go in cycles that produce energy (which can be anxiety and irritability), then calm (which can be somnolence and fatigue).
I am NOT a fan of this particular med, but I bet with some effort you will be able to time it just right, so you can get the cycles in tandem, so that the energy is balanced by the calming effect. Good luck 2 U!
-Janelle
Posted by indigo on August 29, 2001, at 8:52:01
In reply to Re: trying to understand effexor xr » indigo, posted by Janelle on August 27, 2001, at 19:04:58
Janelle, thanks for telling me about your experience -- it sounds very similar to mine. I am only on 37.5 mg a day. I seem to be incredibly sensitive to medication, but not in the way I might hope. What medication are you on now? I have tried many ADs over the past 12 years, and have to quit Prozac (the only one that has reliably worked) bc of weight gain and somnolence. Any advice about the newer ones? I know we are all different, but this is the only objective indicator we have, I guess, of how the meds feel.
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