Posted by invisiblemanpa on October 17, 2004, at 12:09:26
In reply to Re: How long should I wait to increase Cymbalta dose? » invisiblemanpa, posted by Rayray on October 17, 2004, at 11:59:41
Ray,
How true, when I was self medicating myself (binge drinking), that was my goal, to fall asleep...and I did...and I did wake up after a few hours and toss and turn all night. Waking up with a hangover and exhaustion.At least I was able to stop that a few years ago. I learned that drinking only makes lifes problems go away for a wee short period and mixing it with meds..can really cause serious consequences. I ended up in the ER twice, by friends that did not know I was on meds. Anyway.. My Psy doc added Temezepam for sleep a few months ago. It worked in the beginning. Now, like last night I fall asleep, then 2:30....I was up for good. So I got up and read and feel exhausted. Not a good day to judge how the Cymbalta is workng at day 6. On days like this I can't help but to power nap for about an hour. I know it has something to do with coming off the effexor and switching to cymbalta. Although the Effexor made my depression much worse, I usually was sleeping thru most of the night. Hopefully in a few weeks, the brain chemistry will adjust and I can enjoy a good nights rest! Plus hopefully the benefits of Cymbalta!
Ed
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