Posted by CARRIE on July 9, 2002, at 13:48:56
In reply to Effexor sleepiness , posted by hildi on July 9, 2002, at 12:36:43
> Hi. I just started 'regular' effexor yesterday- dr. will probably put me on the 'extended version' if this one works for me.
> I felt like I took a sleeping pill, otherwise I felt fine on it. No agitation or anxiety, but a very dry mouth. I couldn't stay awake- had to sleep! Today, still sleepy. Does this incredible sleepiness go away?
> HildiHI! I AM NOW GETTING OFF OF EFFEXOR BUT WHEN I FIRST STARTED I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I JUST STARTED TAKING IT AT BEDTIME SO SLEEPY TIME WAS BASICALLY OVER WHEN I GOT UP AND IT WILL LESSEN AS YOU GET USED TO THE MEDS.
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