Posted by Mercedes on November 19, 2003, at 5:10:16
In reply to Sleep issue and a few more questions for the board, posted by Lacey2001 on November 19, 2003, at 0:32:09
I wish I would have known about the tylenol p.m. when I had/have the insomnia. Regular Tylenol is all I would ever take like for a fever or a cold. It's the only thing that I wasn't afraid would interact with the other drugs/meds I was taking. But I never thought to buy the P.M. for the insomnia..
Thanks Sasha, (I think it was Shasha) who suggested it, of course with the disclaimer.
Oh, first took Effexor in p.m., no sleep, then mid morning was better but never really had a full nights sleep. So for me, it didn't matter. Actually the only time I really got a good night's sleep was when i had a drink (alcohol) which i did very seldom cause you're not supposed to drink while taking effexor or other potent A.D.'s But that's the truth. I'm disclaiming this comment too. I do not condone alcoholic drinks while on meds (but I sure slept like a baby).
Thanks,
Mercedes
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> Okay thanks. I will try the ideas that everyone gave me. I am willing to do anything at this point. What is strange is I feel exhausted but when I go to lay down, I cannot sleep. Very strange!
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> When does everyone take Effexor XR?
> Morning or at night? When I took them in the morning, I would feel so drowsy during the day and then couldn't sleep at night. So I figured that it would be wiser to take them at night
> so that I would fall asleep being drowsy.
> But it didn't work out that way! When I take them at nighttime, I do not sleep well and then I am drowsy the next morning. I have read a few posts saying to take them in the morning.
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> I actually had problems with insomnia beforehand and needed sleeping aids before taking the Effexor. So it may have nothing to do with the actual prescription. I have used Gravol a lot and also Trazadone. I worry about side effects and/or conditions if I take Trazadone too long. Anyone know of any studies or medical reports?
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> Thank you,
> Lacey
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