I've been taking Effexor XR in the AM for only 2 weeks but im.find that when I settle down at bed time and through the night I'm jittery and anxious yet I don't feel that way during the day when I take it. During the day I feel good. Should I try switching the time I take it?
Can I take Effexor at night?
Question posted by KL1714 on 9 Nov 2017
Last updated on 11 November 2017
3 Answers
amaraeuq
10 Nov 2017
Good day .
The reason i am responding to this is bc ( asides from we all need to assist one anonther ) is that i too had this exact same issue. It took alot of asking proper knowledgable prof.people And related. The answer was is split your dose am and pm. You did not mention your dosage of effexor . But in my my case the issue was resolved by taking 75mg in the am ( with a toast and something fatty( even a piece of bacon or a small piece of cheese ). ( ps. It helped me ). In regards to the evening . Take the other half of your dosage about an hour or so before you go to bed. ( also ..i personally find even the toast and cheese assists to ease the " jitters " . If you are on a low dose . Ex. 37.5 mg . Then ( in canada anyway). For a few extra dollars the pharmacist can create a compound of the dosage ..evenly divided. I hope this assists.
KL1714
11 Nov 2017
Thank you so much for the response. I am on 75mg. I have started to take with food and it seems to help a bit.
amaraeuq
12 Nov 2017
You are welcome . I wish you all the best !!! I count on the wisdom from others here. . Also . This drug is not for everyone ..i happen to be one. The cons are outweighing the benefits. We are all similar but unique .may i kindly suggest that you monitor yourself and see if it ( effexor ) is a positive or a negative . NEVER JUST STOP TAKING IT. ( trust me..i came to a whole lot of wisdom from a whole lot of pain ). But . What i messaged you certainly helped me... i am not discouraging you ..i am actually trying to truly assist you .. just wish someone told me this . Peace ..
chuck1957
12 Nov 2017
KL' Yes it's up to you as you can see with the Effexor XR. it works But you and everyone else have different results. And KL, I think I told you that some people you have to be careful and read with a grain of salt. But just as my friend said Wildcat it is okay to take it in the morning or the evening And also it does help some to take it with a bit of bread or cheese and this should help I will let you know that some people may get restless for a few days after you change am, to pm of visa versa and if you stay on such a low dose which most end up going to a minimum of 150 after time that was a good idea amaraeuq has. but I like taking mine all at once. feel free to drop off questions anytime. Just know that you do have to be a bit careful about how people describe their side effects just like reading all about them prior to taking but they fail to tell you that many time those side effects may have only been 3$ to 10% which is very low when you think of a number of people taking this medication. Hope you continue to feel better.
chuck1957
10 Nov 2017
KL1714; yes BUT ONCE YOU CHANGE IT YOU CONTINUE TO TAKE IT AT ABLUT THE SAMETIME EACH DAY AND also the extra anxiety and jittery and other things you are having this is normal for the first 2 weeks give or take a few days and it goes away and remember to continue to take it about the same time each day. And by the time you get to 6 to 8 weeks and you should feel much better. And it would not hurt to take it with a little food that helps or might just help with the taste. good luck to you
KL1714
11 Nov 2017
Thank you for the response, I have heard it's a very good medication and I was afraid I was going to be unable to continue using it. I will give it more time.
WildcatVet
9 Nov 2017
Effexor can be taken in the morning or evening... as long as you take it about the same time every day (or night).
KL1714
9 Nov 2017
Thank you so much.
Cheryl Gower
9 Nov 2017
Effexor didn’t help me at all. I ended up in the hospital. I only weighed 120 at the time. I lost 20 lbs. I went to hospital only weighing 100 lbs. I was so weak someone had to help me to the bathtub with a shower. I couldn’t stand up long enough to take shower so I had to sit down and take a bath. I also had to take 2 E. C. T. Shots to get out of depression
Cheryl Gower
9 Nov 2017
WildcatVet, sorry I didn’t get back with you the other day. I was shocked to know your husband had died. And that your raising 2kids by yourself. And I thought you said your mother was sick too. You always think you have it bad till you hear abut someone else. I am sorry for your loss but it sounds like you have it together. You don’t know how strong you can be till you have to be !!! I hope you keep going strong and hope to hear from you soon
Cheryl Gower
9 Nov 2017
WildcatVet, sorry I didn’t get back with you the other day. I was shocked to know your husband had died. And that your raising 2kids by yourself. And I thought you said your mother was sick too. You always think you have it bad till you hear abut someone else. I am sorry for your loss but it sounds like you have it together. You don’t know how strong you can be till you have to be !!! I hope you keep going strong and hope to hear from you soon
WildcatVet
10 Nov 2017
Cheryl, I think you have me confused with someone else... but it's true that no one realizes how strong they can be when they have to be. We've all faced circumstances and crises that seemed insurmountable at the time... and yet here we are!
Take care of yourself,
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