Posted by Colleen D. on September 6, 2004, at 11:18:55
In reply to I CANT SLEEP! Effexor?, posted by carriejane on September 5, 2004, at 22:37:24
even though I had insomnia BEFORE I started taking it. I am quite certain that my current insomnia is from the Effexor, but I love the energizing effects I get from it!
Anyway, I tried melatonin and valerian root, which are herbal treatments for insomnia and had little success. Then my GP prescribed trazodone, an AD, which made me feel hungover the next day. After that I kept alternating Benadryl and Unisom (the OTC meds) and found that I developed a sinus infection from being so dried out by them. Finally my GP prescribed Doxepin, a tricylic AD, 50mg an hour before bed and this works great for me!
Good luck. Maybe you could try the herbal things before you go looking to get a prescription. Melatonin and valerian root can be found on the shelf with the regular vitamins.
Colleen
PPD. GAD and OCD
225mg Effexor and 50mg Doxepin> Hi there, i havent been in the forum for a week or so, but since upping my dose to 225 effexor and occaisional klonopin, ive felt loads better anxiety/depression wise. The las week or so ive been waking up 4 or 5 times a night, then usually going back to sleep 10mins later, but waking early feeling so tired.
> Now ive woken 3 or 4 times tonight, my head is heavy, eyes stinging.
> I dont understand because it didnt do this early on. Would it help if i took klonopin at night as ive taken none today, and how much?
>
> Appreciate some advice. thankyou
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