Posted by BlueJay Bird on April 13, 2002, at 1:28:53
In reply to energy and Effexor XR » BlueJay Bird, posted by sid on April 12, 2002, at 11:07:17
Hi,
Thanks for explaining that you're taking EffexorXR for dysthymia, not for energy! I'm glad to hear that it has been working well for the dysthymia, but sorry to hear that after 4 months of taking it, you feel physically exhausted. Interesting because on the one hand, EffexorXR is supposed to be one of the more *stimulating* SSRI's, but I have since learned on this very board that SSRI's can cause fatigue and lethargy! Go figure!
I have the SAME problem you do and now I'm wondering if my taking EffexorXR each morning could be the culprit - like you, I have NO energy during the day, and then at night, I have more energy and I have trouble getting to sleep. Actually, that's an understatement ... I have MAJOR insomnia. Bad.
I tried taking zaleplon at night to help me fall asleep but it didn't work. Zolpidem helped somewhat.
Please keep me updated about if your taking the Effexor XR with dinner will helps you fall asleep without the zaleplon at night and will instead give you energy later, in the morning. I sure hope this works for you.
All the best,
BlueJay Bird
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