Posted by tecknohed on November 1, 2005, at 4:19:09
In reply to Effexor and EXHAUSTION!!! I'm so tired!!!, posted by JenJenJen on October 31, 2005, at 15:50:43
> Hi Folks,
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> I'm new here. I'm also fairly new to Effexor (150mg for the past 4 months.) I'm happy with the results, however, I'm not so happy about the exhaustion I'm feeling. I used to take my dosage in the mornings (to combat the insomnia/restlessness) and now I take it at night. I'm sooooo tired all the time. Does anyone take their dosage in the middle of the day? Does anyone have any suggestions? (I drink plenty of coffee in the morning but don't after 3pm or I'll be awake all night.)
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> Thanks,
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> JenJenJen
Hi JenIf I were you I'd watch my caffein intake. Caffein gives me 'extreme' exaustion in the long term. I try not to touch the stuff now. It's best to not drink it at all, only then can you reassess why you might be so fatigued, if you still are.
Well thats just my opinion. But it comes from experience.
Of course Efexor fatigue is fairly common so it could be just the med. It might even help to increase the dose because efexor's noradrenalin effect becomes more pronounced in higher doses. You can go pretty high with efexor. I've read of doses well over the 375mg 'limit'. Wellbutrin can be added too which can produce a real 'boost'! Of course talk to your doctor first.
Well I hope you find some energy soon. Lack of energy is a big problem of mine too so I know what its like.
Regards,
teck.
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