Posted by noa on April 18, 2003, at 13:44:13
As planned with my pdoc, I lowered my Effexor dose from 262.5 to 225 a week ago today. We had planned this once we saw the improvement I felt with the fish oil, and to see if some of the side effects will abate somewhat.
I think so far, so good as far as my mood. I've been somewhat grumpy but not too bad, and that is easily attributed to stresses I'm experiencing. In fact, considering these stresses, which really blew up a week ago, I am doing better than expected.
Has anyone lowered their dose of Effexor? I really hope it doesn't hurt my mood, but if I am going to see lowered mood, how long do you think it would take?
One strange thing I have noticed is this: Usually when I take my dose of Serzone and ativan, which I take at night, I usually start feeling quite sedated after about 90 minutes to two hours. But over the past week, and I don't know if it is related to having lowered my Effexor dose, I don't feel sedated at all. I started taking the Serzone and ativan earlier, in fact, because I am not getting that sedated effect. But I am sleeping ok. In fact, I've been sleeping more than usual. BTW, Effexor is very activating for me. Does this sound familiar to anyone? Is there a reason lowering the Effexor dose would cause me to have a less intense effect with the Serzone and ativan?
Thanks.
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