sunflower, i had the same problem when i was on effexor xr and my pdoc had me split the dose into 2 daily doses at half the amount. this worked for me at 75 mg (total) but when i tried to later up the dosage i couldn't as the problem came back. so, i stayed at 75 mg for years without any of that zombie feeling by taking half the dose twice daily. i think it's worth talking to your doc about trying.