Posted by Pamela Kopeschka on October 30, 2000, at 9:09:02
In reply to Re: Switching from EffexorXR to just Effexor » Pamela Kopeschka, posted by tenuous on October 30, 2000, at 6:06:56
Hi Tenuous,
I am doing a little better. I haven't been having
the headaches every day. Yesterday I had one when I got
up, but it goes away pretty quick. I didn't have it today, Thank God. I used to have bad
vasular tension headaches that lasted for hours. I am still taking the
Effexor about 4 hours apart - 75 mg. pill each time. When I get up,
about 9:00 a.m., then about 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. I still like
the Effexor XR because I can take them all in the morning and not try to remember all day.,
I also felt better on it. Taking it in the morning helped me go to sleep better at night. I don't like to
take any sleeping medication. My doctor said I could take the regular Effexor all in the
morning, but it makes me itch too much.I also take one Elavil and one Vistaril at night, which I have done
since I have been on Effexor. This also helps me wind down enough to sleep.I think Effexor does make me hyper, but not so bad as to quit.
I noticed myself grinding my teeth yesterday and today.I also don't like the dry mouth I have or the bad taste in my
mouth. I have to crunch on ice almost all the time which I have done
for a long time even on Elavil, etc.I appreciate your comments, Pam
poster:Pamela Kopeschka
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