Posted by BJL on September 2, 2003, at 15:17:54
In reply to Re: JUST STARTED TAKING EFFEXOR XR, posted by Angelina on September 2, 2003, at 15:06:23
> Three things today. First, to the person who was going to check with their doctor/pharmacist regarding anything to combat the withdrawal, please please let us know if you hear anything.
> Second, to the person who commented that the negative comments on this board should be "taken with a grain of salt", I find that offensive. I'm very happy that this medication is working for you and you're not experiencing side effects. But, please don't dismiss the THOUSANDS of us that are not doing well on this medication, and are fighting like crazy to get off of it. Finally, taking trazadone for sleep seems extreme to me. This is NOT simply a sleep aid. Please read all side effects before taking it.
I don't think the comment to "take it with a grain of salt" was meaning to disregard those having problems with Effexor. I think it was just to state that not everyone has bad experiences, and we don't hear as much about the good things that Effexor can do. After all, it was when I experienced "withdrawals" from Paxil that I found this board, searching for help. It wasn't because I was coming on to rave about a medication.That having been said, I wanted to say something about trazodone. Yes, it really does help you sleep. I would only take 1/2 tablet and would sleep like a rock. Problem was that I was groggy all day the next day, even on 1/4 tablet. I refuse to take it because of that.
I also feel drowsy on the Effexor XR, and my psych had specifically told me to take it in the a.m. because he felt it would "wind me up." I'm gradually moving my dose to later in the day so that I can function better. Does anyone have experience with this?
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