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Posted by napaba on February 24, 2003, at 15:46:18
I've had a problem with being just exhausted on Effexor. I was yawning all day and felt as if I was in a cloud, unable to concentrate at work, and my sleep was very restless.
I didn't want to tstop taking Effexor because it has really helped with my depression and I've had no weight gain, which happened with other anit-depressents.
I switched from taking my Effexor in the morning to taking it before bed. No more yawning all day, I'm able to concentrate better and I'm sleeping much more soundly, none of the vivid half awake dreams.
I hope this helps with some of you who are having simular side effects.
--Napaba
Posted by male34 on February 24, 2003, at 17:54:33
In reply to Relief from the tiredness, yawning, wierd dreams, posted by napaba on February 24, 2003, at 15:46:18
> I've had a problem with being just exhausted on Effexor. I was yawning all day and felt as if I was in a cloud, unable to concentrate at work, and my sleep was very restless.
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> I didn't want to tstop taking Effexor because it has really helped with my depression and I've had no weight gain, which happened with other anit-depressents.
>
> I switched from taking my Effexor in the morning to taking it before bed. No more yawning all day, I'm able to concentrate better and I'm sleeping much more soundly, none of the vivid half awake dreams.
>
> I hope this helps with some of you who are having simular side effects.
>
> --Napaba
***i was on paxil yaned till my jaw was sore i kept telling people sorry for yawning in your face 50 X's but anyway now on lex yawning again not as bad ,as for half awake dreams and stuff if you wake up and its morning dont lie around your asking for trouble i learned give your mind to to think silly thoughts it will! its not youmaybe try some thing to help you sleep or exercise your butt off youll sleep , hope i helped you a liitle i did not have your full answer but good luck ,dont let your mind play tricks on you .
Posted by KrissyP on February 27, 2003, at 1:40:15
In reply to Relief from the tiredness, yawning, wierd dreams, posted by napaba on February 24, 2003, at 15:46:18
wow-thank you for sahring. I am having similar effects. I take Effexor-Xr 75mg in the am, I've gone back on it for the last 2 days and yawn yawn yawn. When I was previously on it, I remember that that side effect went away with time, as well as the "restless sleep" you speak of. After I got past the initial first 2 weeks- AOK I have had no weight gain from it-never did. All SSRI's made me gain-even Luvox for my racing thoughts. I'm wondering if taking Effexor, Lamictal, Klonopin, and Seroquel ALL at night would help me??? Should I ask my doc? rthank you for making such a great point here-I would have never thought about taking the Effexor at night. I hope this helped:)
Kristen
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've had a problem with being just exhausted on Effexor. I was yawning all day and felt as if I was in a cloud, unable to concentrate at work, and my sleep was very restless. I didn't want to tstop taking Effexor because it has really helped with my depression and I've had no weight gain, which happened with other anit-depressents.
I switched from taking my Effexor in the morning to taking it before bed. No more yawning all day, I'm able to concentrate better and I'm sleeping much more soundly, none of the vivid half awake dreams. I hope this helps with some of you who are having simular side effects.
--Napaba
Posted by napaba on February 28, 2003, at 7:56:21
In reply to Re: Relief from the tiredness, yawning, wierd dreams » napaba, posted by KrissyP on February 27, 2003, at 1:40:15
> I'd ask your Doctor. If something as simple as changing the time we take our medication will help us to feel normal, then I know I'm going to do it. I haven't felt this good in years....not on Prozac, Paxil, or welbutrin. I really like Effexor. People at work have noticed a change in me, but more important my husband, and kids have noticed and when I'm happier they are.
wow-thank you for sahring. I am having similar effects. I take Effexor-Xr 75mg in the am, I've gone back on it for the last 2 days and yawn yawn yawn. When I was previously on it, I remember that that side effect went away with time, as well as the "restless sleep" you speak of. After I got past the initial first 2 weeks- AOK I have had no weight gain from it-never did. All SSRI's made me gain-even Luvox for my racing thoughts. I'm wondering if taking Effexor, Lamictal, Klonopin, and Seroquel ALL at night would help me??? Should I ask my doc? rthank you for making such a great point here-I would have never thought about taking the Effexor at night. I hope this helped:)
> Kristen
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I've had a problem with being just exhausted on Effexor. I was yawning all day and felt as if I was in a cloud, unable to concentrate at work, and my sleep was very restless. I didn't want to tstop taking Effexor because it has really helped with my depression and I've had no weight gain, which happened with other anit-depressents.
> I switched from taking my Effexor in the morning to taking it before bed. No more yawning all day, I'm able to concentrate better and I'm sleeping much more soundly, none of the vivid half awake dreams. I hope this helps with some of you who are having simular side effects.
> --Napaba
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