Question 1

can i take 1000mg of liposomal glutathione (for detox and antioxidant purposes) while being on 225mg of effexor? i have a herx reaction due to a natural treatment and i am looking for something to support my liver and my general detoxing?

Accepted Answer

: What natural treatment are you taking? It is hard to recommend a supplement without knowing what else you are taking (in addition to effexor). It may be beneficial to check in with the doctor that is treating you with this natural treatment.

Question 2

is it normal to have irregular sleep cycles while on effexor (venlafaxine)?

Accepted Answer

Poor sleep: is a potential side effect with effexor (venlafaxine).

Question 3

i'm on effexor (venlafaxine) xr 150mg and find my body needs at least 10hrs sleep or more a day. very lethargic. any relation to the meds?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Without knowing how you were before starting effexor, (venlafaxine) it's hard to evaluate your lethargy.  Depression can manifest this way, and the medicine can also cause sedation in some people.  Please discuss your concerns with your psychiatrist, who will know your case more completely and be able to help you determine what's happening.  Be well.

Question 4

can effexor (venlafaxine) cause excessive daytime sleeping in teens?

Accepted Answer

That is possible.: Drowsiness is a potential side effect.

Question 5

hi docs, would effexor (venlafaxine) make sleeping hard, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Effexor (venlafaxine): Insomnia is considered a relatively common side effect of effexor (venlafaxine). I would let your prescribing physician/ psychiatrist know. Might split the dose, take at another time of day, lower the dose, add in another medication to help with sleep or change your medication. Take care.

Question 6

i have been on effexor (venlafaxine) for about 25-30 yrs. i sleep alot and find i am always tired should i try something different

Accepted Answer

If you feel: that this medication is no longer effective, talk to your doctor about this.  S/he may want to adjust the dose or change your medication regimen.

Question 7

does effexor (venlafaxine) effect rem sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: All the ssri antidepressants have an impact on rem sleep. Though Effexor (venlafaxine) is not technically an ssri, it is a dual action agent (snri) that has ssri activity in addition to norepinephrine reuptake inhibition. Most patients complain of increased dreaming, or more vivid dreaming, which suggests an impact on rem sleep, since dreaming occurs during rem sleep.

Question 8

in24h i took vpa500mg +20 beers + 5-8 effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg ea + weed + 1 dexedrine no sleep, first time doing  this, am i luckily to be alive after thiweekend?

Accepted Answer

You should ask a : Local counselor whose specialty is substance abuse. 20 beers, marijuana, plus all these meds is not a good or a safe combination.

Question 9

equivalent to seroquel but without the s/e of wt gain, hyperglycemia?    i take it along effexor (venlafaxine) prescription for sleep but still have trouble sleeping.

Accepted Answer

Sleep: Try adding a 3-5 mg tablet at bed time to help you sleep.

Question 10

i'm becoming tolerant to unisom. my insomnia from effexor (venlafaxine). can't sleep w/o help. most sleep meds i'm unable to get up (min 9h sleep). what do i do?

Accepted Answer

How's your sleep: hygiene?   Retire &amp; rise same time each day. Bedroom should be dark &amp; cool - used only for sex &amp; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs &amp; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Dinner should be moderate sized &amp; finished at least 2 to 3 hours before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath,

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Can i take 1000mg of liposomal glutathione (for detox and antioxidant purposes) while being on 225mg of effexor? i have a herx reaction due to a natural treatment and i am looking for something to support my liver and my general detoxing?

A member asked:

Is it normal to have irregular sleep cycles while on effexor (venlafaxine)?

A member asked:

I'm on effexor (venlafaxine) xr 150mg and find my body needs at least 10hrs sleep or more a day. very lethargic. any relation to the meds?

A member asked:

Can effexor (venlafaxine) cause excessive daytime sleeping in teens?

A member asked:

Hi docs, would effexor (venlafaxine) make sleeping hard, what can i do?

A member asked:

I have been on effexor (venlafaxine) for about 25-30 yrs. i sleep alot and find i am always tired should i try something different

A member asked:

Does effexor (venlafaxine) effect rem sleep?

A member asked:

In24h i took vpa500mg +20 beers + 5-8 effexor (venlafaxine) 75mg ea + weed + 1 dexedrine no sleep, first time doing this, am i luckily to be alive after thiweekend?

A member asked:

Equivalent to seroquel but without the s/e of wt gain, hyperglycemia? i take it along effexor (venlafaxine) prescription for sleep but still have trouble sleeping.

A member asked:

I'm becoming tolerant to unisom. my insomnia from effexor (venlafaxine). can't sleep w/o help. most sleep meds i'm unable to get up (min 9h sleep). what do i do?

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