Hello all. I just changed the way I'm
taking My Effexor XR. I am now taking it
all in the morning rather than 37.5 in the
am & pm.
I've noticed since I started dosing this
way that I wake up feeling really weird.
Even before it's time for my next dose.
I believe the XR formulation has a
half-life of like 10 hours or something.
So if that's the case, does that mean I
might be experiencing a bit of
withdrawals?
I like the energy taking it all at once
gives me as I have actually gotten more
accomplished these past few days than I
have in months. But I don't like waking up
to this either!
I'm thinking maybe I should go back to
37.5 2x a day for 2 weeks and then taking
75mg in the morning and 37.5 in the
evening. So that way I have a steady 75mg
in my system. Does that sound right or
make sense?
I could really use some help here as I
feel yucky and just want to go back to
bed. Or go vomit. I feel out of it and
it's a weird feeling which I don't at all
like.
Sounds to me like I'm experiencing a case
of withdrawal between doses. That doesn't
surprise me as I'm always one who has to
take XR versions of meds at least 2x a
day.
So what do you suggest? And what do you
think is happening? I really need some
input as I feel cruddy and just yesterday
I felt so good!
Thanks everyone. Take care and have a
great day!
Hugs,
CA 2 NJ
