Posted by OWHolmes on July 29, 2003, at 17:24:04
OK, here's the situation. Like many taking effexor (300 mg and 200 WB) I get good AD results but bad sexual side effects. Viagra works but only in the physical department does not make me more in the mood. OK, so last night, right before bed I took two pills of GNC yohimbe alkaloids, or something, never tried the stuff before and thought what the hell? Rec'd dose is one pill but since I never really respond to natural remedies, I thought whyn not use both. Well, by the time me and my girlfriend got in bed I was getting really cold, when I usually am really hot from effexor. My jaw just kept chattering. Luckily, insomnia has never been a problem for me during my many years of depression, whether or not I am on meds. But last night, I was completely unable to sleep and my heart was pounding and my jaw shaking, teeth chattering. I tried to read, tried to watch TV, tried to get back in bed, kept waking my girlfriend up. Around 3 AM, I took a mg of Klonopin (usually only use .5/day), slowed down my heart but Finally at 5AM I went home and tried to sleep in my own bed. Did not fall asleep until 7 AM, around the time I usually go to work, had to call in sick.
Does anyone know if this is a normal reaction? Is Yohimbe contraindicated with Effexor or WB?
Anyone have any thoughts?
Also, strangely enough, the stuff did work, I had to take care of myself twice in the night.Any help greatly appreciated.
Justice Holmes
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