Posted by Janelle on July 17, 2001, at 23:09:44
In reply to Increased dose, Increased anxiety???, posted by tootiebritches on July 17, 2001, at 14:38:57
I've been on Effexor only 75 mg (had to come down from the therapeutic 150 mg dose) for a little over 2 weeks and have had HORRIBLE results - the opposite of lethargy (though I sure would NOT want that) - feeling jittery, jumpy, caffeinated, anxious, racing/ruminating thoughts, and inability to get to sleep at night.
I have heard that the anxiety (or some of it) DOES go away with time, but it varies from individual to individual and with dose I suppose.
I'm going to taper OFF the EffexorXR next visit to the pdoc, since she and I agreed that I need an a-d that is SEDATING to take at night to help with both the depression (no full lift from 75mg EffexorXR) and my sleeping problems.
Good luck!
-Janelle
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