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Insomnia

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chris62872
chris62872

Been on 2 x 37.5 now for nearly 2 weeks. Doctor is increasing to 2 x 150 on Tuesday. Someone please tell me the insomnia goes away!?!

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  • Dawn1208
    Dawn1208 chris62872

    Posted

    Hi Chris I can sympathise with you I had no problems sleeping before taking this 3 weeks ago now I'm lucky if I get 4 hours a night. X
    • Dawn1208
      Dawn1208 chris62872

      Posted

      I know it's hard I'm thinking of going to chemist today to see if I can take nytol with them as I work 12hr shifts and I'm exhausted because I'm not getting enough sleep.X
    • chris62872
      chris62872 Dawn1208

      Posted

      I'm too depressed to go back to work. Nytol might help but can make u groggy in the morning. My psych gave me zoplicone but I feel like I'm getting dependant on them
  • louise79427
    louise79427 chris62872

    Posted

    Hi Chris

    I have been on 225mg of venlafaxine for several months and the insomnia does pass. The only side effects I get are vivid dreams and feel a bit groggy in the morning. Hang in there it gets bettersmile

    • chris62872
      chris62872 louise79427

      Posted

      Thank you Louise. My dose is getting pumped up to 150mg tommorow. I'd rather be on the extended release than the immediate release though
    • louise79427
      louise79427 chris62872

      Posted

      No bother. I'm on the extended release and take 150mg in the morning and 75 mg in the afternoon. I used to take it at night, but it made the insomnia worse. Hang in there x
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