Posted by llrrrpp on August 20, 2006, at 17:36:33
In reply to Re: New person, posted by linkadge on August 20, 2006, at 16:36:33
Hi Izzy, I've been reading this post with some interest. I'm not on Effexor, but I'm on a somewhat high dose of cymbalta (90mg), which is also an SNRI. A few times a week I get a lot of heart thumping palpitations (pulse rate around 90-100, my normal pulse rate is about 70). I got palpitations a LOT when I first started cymbalta at 30 mg, and they have gradually decreased, except for the few days after I increase my dose.I take cymbalta in pm. I also have been taking seroquel 25 mg in the pm, because the cymbalta makes me ever so slightly hyperactive. When do you take Effexor? Have you tried taking it at different times during the day?
Perhaps as you taper the Effexor, you will find that you can get a good response with a lower dose.
In the meanwhile, it sounds like you could really do with something to help you get a good night's sleep. I HIGHLY recommend seroquel. Although it's approved for use as a mood-stabilizer/ antipsychotic, it also augments the AD response from the SNRI (according to my pdoc). You will know the very first night if it's strong enough to calm your busy mind!
best of luck to you & welcome,
-ll
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