Posted by Cindy W on May 23, 2000, at 9:58:29
In reply to Effexor RX Insomnia, posted by Cathy on May 23, 2000, at 9:04:15
> Has anyone experienced insomnia on Effexor RX? I gradually worked my way up to 37.5 MG (1/4 pill 1/2 pill). My doctor started my very slowly because I have trouble adjusting to new medications. My stomach bothered me for the first fews days but that went away. I have had a mild headache ever since I started this med and once I got to 37.5 MG I just stopped sleeping. Does this side effect go away?
Cathy, I don't know if it goes away...I've had a terrible time with this (take 375 mg/day) and also take Serzone 50 mg at night, which helps me sleep, and some melatonin. Last night was the first night I was able to sleep without any melatonin (but I have a sore throat and am really tired, which helped!). Talk to your pdoc; I understand that for some people, it goes away; for some people, changing the time of day helps; for some people, adding Desyrel or Serzone helps; and there are herbals, such as kavakava and melatonin. Hope you get good sleep soon!--Cindy W
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