I take effexor daily and 1/2 of a xanax (.5) when feeling anxious. but when i do i feel very sleepy. is this normal?

Taking Xanax can make you feel sleepy and also less attentive to things. Therefore, after Xanax you should not drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. It would be best to review your Effexor dose will your doctor. It can be increased if necessary to help avoid the use of Xanax.

It is very common to experience drowsiness and sedation as a side effect of Xanax, and this is why precautions are often listed on the bottle containing your pills. After you take your Xanax, do not drive, do activities at heights, or use power equipment.