Posted by Ritch on July 10, 2002, at 8:09:56
In reply to Can't take Effexor jitteriness! Help please?, posted by Dinah on July 10, 2002, at 4:56:21
> I started Effexor two and a half weeks ago. For a few days there was no effect, then I felt GREAT for a few days, but for almost a week there has been an increasing jittery anxious feeling. It feels like my skin is buzzy. Tonight after a couple of hours sleep and after a Klonopin, I'm up again, wide awake and anxious. It's daily getting harder to concentrate.
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> How long does it take for this side effect to go away. I don't think I can take it much longer. My pdoc wants me to try to make it till Monday in case the agitation wears off, but I don't know if I can do it. Tonight I'm getting that "I want to rip my skin off" feeling.
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> On the plus side, I have more energy. My migraines have stopped and my husband thinks my mood is better, although I haven't noticed except for the few days I felt better than great. He might just be noticing the increased energy. It doesn't seem to be helping much with the OCD thoughts.
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> Does the jitteriness and agitation wear off soon? (Sorry, I know I can do a search, and I will, but I also need a more personal answer, if that makes sense.)
Dinah,I started with a tiny amount of Effexor a tad over three weeks ago. I started out with just 12.5mg for several days, then upped it to 18.75mg for several more days, and then 25mg for the last several days. Today I start taking 18.75mg first thing and then 18.75mg a few hours later (to avoid nausea-stomach upset). However, 37.5mg is the max I ever intend to take (otherwise it will make me hypomanic). I have had some agitation as well, but it *does* seem to be settling down. It could be your dosage is too high, or you ramped it up too quickly. I am super med sensitive and just do not have any choice in how I start any antidepressant-unfortunately. I am feeling a reduction in anxiety, but not until the last few days. Maybe you are just taking too much?
hope this helps some,
Mitch
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