Posted by KimberlyDi on July 21, 2003, at 9:19:58
In reply to Effexor XR -- sleepy, dizzy, posted by bookgurl99 on July 19, 2003, at 16:02:53
Any time you feel sleep and dizzy, you shouldn't drive, regardless of what's causing it. I would play it safe. Effexor can cause drowsiness and dizziness, which will subside in time. Maybe plan your dosages around your driving times. For Ex: I take my Effexor in the A.M. So I take my first Effexor the minute I get to work. Hope someone else can give you better advice. Be careful!
KDi in Texas> I've been on 37.5 mgs Effexor XR for migraine prevention (and lowering anxiety a bit) since Tue. I am feeling more relaxed, less stressed already.
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> But, I am also feeling tired and dizzy, slightly physically out-of-balance much of the time. Because the type of migraines I get can also cause these symptoms, it's important to me to not have a drug cause them so I can know whether I'm having a migraine or not.
> (My 'migraines' can be painless, but I shouldn't drive while they're happening -- I can be more confused than I think at these times!)
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> Are these a normal side effect of Effexor; can they go away with time? Or am I having a migraine and don't know it?
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> experiences?
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