Posted by Kaysey on October 8, 2001, at 13:49:49
In reply to How do you Take your EFFEXOR?, posted by Mr. Scott on October 7, 2001, at 9:54:26
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> Hi Effexor takers,
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> How do you take this drug? In the morning because it's stimulating or in the evening because it's sedating?
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> your feedback is greatly appreciated!!
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> Scott
]It just goes to show you...everyone is different. I do like this med..has really helped my depression and GAD immensely, but for me it is almost like a sleeping pill. Because I have been on the immediate-release effexor (I had to titrate up so slowly, and therefore split pills--am at 300mg/dayl, now), I have to obviously take it in divided doses. Frankly, I hate to take it during the morning or afternoon..it makes it so difficult to keep from falling asleep. I have recently augmented with Wellbutrin to counteract some of this. Once I have an established dose, I plan to switch to XR, and take it all before going to sleep at night!
Point being, since we are all so different, you'll probably just have to see how your body reacts to it!
Good Luck,]
Kaysey
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