Posted by noa on July 10, 2001, at 15:46:30
In reply to Re: is everything a sign of underlying dep???!!! » delna, posted by Zo on July 10, 2001, at 15:08:39
I agree--going off of effexor should only be done after other options have been explored. First of all, the effexor seems to work well for you. Second, withdrawal from effexor can be nasty. Third, it is still a big unknown about new ADs you might try.
You might also want to consider having a sleep study done. Narcolepsy is just one of many sleep disorders. The other two that I think are the most common are obstructive sleep apnea and periodic limb movement disorder.
If you snore, I think the apnea is a likely candidate.
It seems conceivable to me that the serotonin action of the effexor could lead to leg movements while you sleep.
What happens in either case is microarousals---tiny awakenings that you wouldn't be aware of but that severely disrupt the sleep patterns.
For more info, see http://www.sleepnet.com/intro.htm
Also, as others mentioned--it is possible that the effexor causes you to feel sleepy. I agree that it is worth exploring the stimulant option.
Also--have you had your thyroid tested?
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