Posted by 4WD on January 26, 2006, at 21:19:31
In reply to Re: Just took my first Effexor, posted by maxelle on January 26, 2006, at 13:22:21
> Thanks everyone, for the words of encouragement! I really appreciate it. I'm sure this Vancouver winter ain't helping... still love it here tho. Did anyone else feel... strange the first day? I was working a few hours after taking it and definitely felt hyper, sweaty and like my mind was racing. I was also definitely clenching my jaw, and woke up super early this morning and could NOT fall back asleep. I cried this morning, but it was very very wierd... I felt the sadness fully but the tears did not flow out easily as they usually do. Now I'm feeling somewhat normal but it's time for another one!! Sorry for the day by day description... this is very new to me. Hope everyone's well :)
Maxelle,What dosage were you started on? If I take too high a dose I get the early awakening and the teeth grinding feeling. I've read here from some people that that lessens with time but happens again with each dose increase.
I hate the early awakening thing. It's okay for a day or two but then you really start to feel the missed sleep. If it doesn't resolve, then trazadone is a good suggestion. It knocked me out for about 12 hours the first time I took it.
Marsha
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