Posted by Shirley on January 1, 1999, at 13:13:28
In reply to effexor - sleeplessness?, posted by v on December 31, 1998, at 5:29:51
> if one of the side effects of effexor is sleeplessness, then why take a divided dose late in the day?
>
and can it be taken only once instead (my 75mg is time release)?V:
I've been taking Effexor XR for about 3 mos., but I noticed the opposite effect as far as sleep: it made me drowsy. I have always taken it at night, in just one dose (187.5 to 225mg). The drowsiness issue seems to have improved, and I don't notice it much anymore. It is my understanding that the time-release (XR) version of this medication eliminates the need to take a divided dose--I was told it wasn't necessary.You might be helped by the addition of Trazadone, which I have found to be helpful for insomnia. A small dose of 50mg might help.
Take care, and Happy New Year!
~Shirley
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