Posted by Pamela Lynn on November 22, 2001, at 18:23:45
In reply to Re: What is the highest dose taken of effexor 375mg., posted by Mark H. on November 21, 2001, at 19:44:53
Mark,
I have to say that I know EXACTLY what you mean about the 'mind racing' at night if you miss your dose and have to take it later in the day, I also seem to clench my jaws alot these days.
I just had my Effexor dosage upped-and these are the side effects of it being raised! I take two capsules before bed, and I have to take some Xanax to calm me...but I don't stay asleep! I know this is a side effect of the higher dosage, and that hopefully it will pass...Because I have had the BEST results on the Effexor then anyother med. i've ever been on.
It's good to see I am not alone in the 'side effects' part of this med.! LOL
Take care.
P.L.
> Hi Neal,
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> I take regular Effexor once a day, because I need it to wear off some in order to sleep comfortably at night. If I forget to take my dose in the morning (for instance, if I don't have time to get breakfast), and don't take it until 3 or 4 in the afternoon, I not only have difficulty getting to sleep from having a busy mind half the night, but my legs, arms and hands ache and feel like they need to be flexed, stretched and exercised.
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> By taking the Effexor once a day, after breakfast, I sleep comfortably and well and yet maintain sufficient blood levels (with the potentiating meds I take) to have a very good anti-depressant effect.
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> Thank you for asking.
>
> Mark H.
poster:Pamela Lynn
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