Day 4 of effexor and sleeping all the time

Just started taking 37.5 mgs of effexor. Have no appetite and am sleeping 15 hours a day. Anyone else have this response?

Thanks Karen. I'm taking the xr. I took this same one several years ago and felt actual happiness on it. Im actually taking the generic now...it looks exactly like brand name...i dont remember feeling so totally wiped out when i started taking it before. Having good dreams on it though...and i usually have terrible nightmares.

If it gets too bad, call the doctor. I took brand name, didn't take the generic. I hope that it goes away and that you feel better.

Keep posting. Let us know what is going on...

Hugs...

Thank you, jamie

still in bed. have to go to work tomorrow. Hope i can make it through the day

A sudden decrease in the medication could give you some withdrawal effects if your body has gotten use to it in any way. Though you haven't been taking it long, it would probably not. I would not pour any beads out at this time. I would take it as prescribed and call the doctor tomorrow. If it isn't any better.

Best wishes... I think it is a matter of getting use to it.

Hugs, Karen

Hi there! Just wanted to say that I am also on Effexor (generic) and that it took a while for my body to adjust to it. I was on 75 mg and was bumped to 150 a couple of months ago, which of course meant more adjustment time. I am feeling a lot better and have noticed that my body has adjusted, too. (I too had noticed fatigue - just felt sleepy all the time - but after a while it got a lot better.) Of course, as others have mentioned, it's important to be honest with yourself and your doctor. If you're not feeling better after a few weeks and are maybe even feeling worse, talk to your doctor. Perhaps that particular medication isn't for you or perhaps you just need a dose adjustment.

Remember: One day at a time. You may not feel okay, but you ARE okay. =)

Prayers, hugs, and support,

Kathleen

- Depression Fighter, Anxiety Slayer, Emotional Titan

Thank you, Kathleen.