Posted by SalArmy4me on April 1, 2001, at 17:49:08
In reply to Starting Effexor XR and I am afraid, posted by Jennifer1 on April 1, 2001, at 17:38:06
Most people with affective disorders have problems sleeping with or without medications. You may be one of zillions of people who needs a simple sedative to enhance sleep, and there are some very good medications out there: Sonata, Ambien, Desyrel, Zyprexa, Oxazepam.
I highly doubt that the blurry vision will continue more than a few days; and I have never heard of that as a side-effect of venlafaxine. If for some highly unlikely reason it does continue, perhaps you can go on buspirone or nefazodone.
> My doctor diagnosed me with depression and anxiety. My major complaints were fatigue, poor concentration, not being able to focus, inability to sleep etc. He started me on Effexor XR 37.5 mg, which I started on Wednesday. I haven't really had many side effects except not being able to sleep. I have been waking up at 3:00 in the morning and not being able to go back to sleep until 5:00. I'm also starting to experience blurred vision. I have been reading the postings and am starting to wonder if I should continue taking the meds. I'm afraid of all the other side effects that I am going to experience. I also don't understand why my doctor would prescribe this medication if he knew one of the side effects was the inability to stay asleep. I'm not sure if this is the AD for me, has anyone had a better experience with something else or will these side effects subside over time. Especially the sleeping problems. I look forward to everyone's feedback.
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