Jerry replied: "Side effects of Effexor may include: Abnormal ejaculation/orgasm, anxiety, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, impotence, ****insomnia**** etc. DRUGS.COM Most doctors are only taught: "antidepressants, therapy, and if resistant, ECT". I suggest that you check out & and wean off, in accordance with and begin the core treatments below immediately, and the herbal remedies, or OTHER supplements, like SAM-e, 5HTP, or L-phenylalanine, when below 50% weaning dosage. St. John's wort helps most people; tolerance doesn't develop, and the few side effects don't occur often, and even then are normally not severe (neither antidepressants, nor the wort, nor supplements should be relied on as a sole treatment). It doesn't cause sleeping problems, or weight change, but usually takes at least 2, and generally 4 - 6 weeks to become effective, but can sometimes work quicker than antidepressants. See A recent, independent German double blind study showed it to be as effective as a commonly prescribed antidepressant, in cases of major depression, with far fewer side effects, and those were generally better tolerated, with a lower rate of discontinuation.
Unlike antidepressants, where sexual dysfunction is a common side effect, it happens much more rarely with St. John's Wort (I didn't experience any). A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not SJW, because of interactions, and it's sensible to check out anything else first, like Ginkgo Biloba, Gotu Kola, or supplements, such as SAMe, 5HTP, or L-phenylalanine, with your doctor. (1.) Take at least 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or its FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it! In the winter months, if not getting sufficient daily exposure to strong light, see SEARCHBAR: enter: "vitamin D3". Go to a doctor and ask for a 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D, blood test. When you get the results, don’t follow the typical “normal” reference range, as these are too low. The OPTIMAL value that you’re looking for is 45-52 ng/ml (115-128 nmol/l)". The company which tests your levels has to be one of those using the correct form of test, and this topic is addressed via the searchbar at Mercola.com - "vitamin D3; testing". Also take a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin; the deficiency in vitamin B9 (folate, or folic acid) that most depressed people have, is known to cause depression. Around 30% - 40% of depressed people have low vitamin B12 levels.
(2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes of daily exercise, or 30 - 60 mns, 5 times weekly in daytime, outside. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn't wanted when dealing with depression. (3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain). (4.) Practice a relaxation method, daily, and when needed, such as: (free) or or or Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or yoga. Give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. It is free at Professional is best. - There is a version for use in public places, (if you want to, you can claim to have a headache, as you use the acupressuremassage/tapping on your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising (repeating it to yourself in your mind) "Even though I suffer from depression, I deeply and completely accept myself." (5.) Initially, at least, some form of psychotherapy or counselling; later, perhaps either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, (a free E course in it, which may well reduce the time needed in therapy, as should *, & ** is at: ) or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy for, say, 6 months. (6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule**. (7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John's wort, (get a German variety, if possible; local ones may vary in effectiveness. Jarsin, Perika, and Kira brands have been recommended as being effective."
Hyacinth replied: "Benedryl is best for sleeping"
Effexor and extreme insomnia? My doctor put me on 37.5 mg Effexor XR for fibromyalgia on Friday, and since then I haven't slept more than 6 hours total in the last three days. At night I just lay there hoping to fall asleep. I'm tired as hell and dragging my butt around the house, but I can't fall asleep. I called the doctor's office but he is out of the office until Wednesday. Is this normal? Does it go away? If it goes away, how long does it take? Should I quit taking the Effexor? Should I keep taking the Effexor and add something else, like an over-the-counter sleep aid?
Gard23 replied: "Yes it is a side-effect. And yes, you can experience it to this extent.
Note the insomnia percentages on the Effexor drug info sheet (link below to the side-effects page); then go to the warnings page and read what it says to do if you suffer certain side-effects e.g. trouble sleeping.
Is it just the insomnia, or are you - despite the tiredness - noticing an increased desire to pace about, or are your feet tapping, or limbs trembling, or have a sense of motor restlessness, perhaps accompanied by an increased tension or onset of some form of anxiety?"
Dania C replied: "You can take something like Benadryl for now until you talk to your MD.
Your body may be adjusting to the med. DO NOT STOP the Effexor without consulting the MD first. Keep taking it for now and use a sleep aid.
Now that I think about it, you are probably better off calling the pharmacist. He/She could answer all of your questions.
Good luck!"
SL replied: "Yes, it is one of the side effect. I had that too. I talk to my doctor about it when I was on effexor because on top of that I had weird dreams at night. So I took them in the day instead.
Ask your doctor if you can change your medication to day time instead.
If you can't, I think it would take at least a week or 2 to adjust. My body took 2 weeks to fully adjust to the rest of the side effects.
Also, don't stop taking the medications!!! It has adverse reactions when you stop abruptly.
When I quit taking it, though I tapered off slowly, my body still can't adjust to it. Your body will not be able to adjust if you suddenly go cold turkey. You will feel extremely uncomfortable."
Dominie replied: "Wow. That's awful. I don't know about mixing a sleep med with Effexor. Sure wish your doc was in town. A pharmacist should also be able to advise you. Many of my newsletter readers have not done well on Effexor - you can find their comments at - type Effexor in the search box. Then hit ALT-F to find it on the page. I have had a sleep disorder for 40 years. My insomnia story is at - a list of things I've tried for sleep is at"
LM replied: "I take Effexor for fibromyalgia, it helps a little with the pain but with fibromyalgia I also have sleeping problems and I didn't sleep, so my doctor also put me on amitriptyline, which I take before bed. With the two, which one I take in the morning and the other at night seemed to help me more than just taking the one medication. The amitriptyline also helps reduce the amount of headaches I get from fibromyalgia. I wouldn't stop taking the Effexor until you talk to your doctor, because Effexor is a medicine you don't want to play around with. I also found it took a few months and gradually increased dosage until it helped me. Good Luck and hopefully this information will help you."
What is the difference between cymbalta and effexor xr? I've taken both and they both seem about the same. Anyone taken both (remember, effexor xr, not the regular effexor)? Not at the same time. Any differences in weight gain? Sexual side effects? Insomnia? Headaches? Energy? Tiredness? Etc?
trixies_mama replied: "I'm currently taking both Cymbalta, and Effexor XR.
I've been take Effexor XR for quite a while, but then it felt like it wasn't working as well, so I was put on Cymbalta. Because I'm on other medications (BuSpar, and Topamax), I'm not sure which meds cause which side effects. I am often sleepy though, it doesn't interfere with my day-to-day life."
What is the best time to take Effexor 150mg? I already have trouble sleeping, any major side effects? I have been taking effexor 75mg for 2 months and the Dr. recently upped my dosage. I am worried about possible side effects and it adding to my already present issues with insomnia.
charlton_g_w replied: "TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR.
we are NOT doctors. any advice you get here and that you take is sheer and utter foolishness when it comes to MEDICATION.
then:
what is your diet like (look up WHOLE FOODS DIET online)?
what exercise are you getting DAILY for 15-60 minutes (like gentle walking?)
what relaxation techniques are you practicing twice daily for 20 minutes each session.
you attend to these 3 things - the 3 legged stool - and your symptoms will fall away.
there are NO magic pills. and what doctors say is NOT the final word DOCTORS ARE NOT GODS
"
Angie P. replied: "I have insomnia and depression and my doctor put me on Lexapro. I take it first thing in the morning (90% of meds out there have the reverse side effects on me) and then I have a better chance of getting some sleep later that night.
Good luck!"
I_Love_McRedneck replied: "If the 75 doesn't help you sleep, the 150 won't either. Take it in the am and ask the doc about something for sleeping."
Hopefully Helpful replied: "When I took Effexor, I took it in the morning and afternoon.
When I was inpatient, the nurse told me not to take it too late in the day because it could interfere with sleep.
Discuss this with your doctor. Perhaps he/she can prescribe something to help you sleep as well. Good Luck"
which is more likely to improve sleep, Zoloft or Effexor? I am currenlty taking 50mg of Zoloft per day which is great for my anxiety and depression, but causes insomnia.
I had heard that Effexor can help relief the same symptoms, but will not cause insomnia... has anyone experienced it first hand?
seymour replied: "neither 1 will"
li li replied: "I have been on both Zoloft and Effexor, and I had the same problem with both.
It depends how long you have been on the Zoloft, I found that after I took the Zoloft for a while (about 6 months) the insomnia slowly got better over time.
Everyone reacts to these drugs a little differently, you should talk to your doctor about it, he may recommend changing to Effexor.
I know how frustrating this can be, I hope you get it sorted out soon. Good Luck"
Has anyone ever taken Ambien and Effexor? I am taking just regular Ambien the CR isnt covered in my prescription plan, the effexor is making me have insomnia and the Ambien is not really keeping me asleep. Has anyone else ever dealt with this if so what did you do?
annieandrebel replied: "I took them both. I took the effexor in the morning and ambien at night, and it worked for me. If the combo isn't working for you, try switching the effexor to maybe zoloft or cymbablta, or something else. Your doctor can suggest a good one for you."
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