Hi everyone. I was taking Pristiq 50mg for about a year. Then I moved, and CA won't pay for it. So I was put on Effexor XR 225mg a day(two 75mg in morning, and one 75mg in evening). I've never taken Effexor before this.

I took it yesterday, and had to take a nap for three hours!! Then today, I got soooo sleepy again, I fell asleep for over an hour. Is this side effect gonna pass??? I have a toddler who does not appreciate my naps lol! I also take 4mg of clonazepam a day, 1mg four times a day. I took the clonazepam like an hour before the Effexor, but I still got super sleepy.

I must say though, just in two days, I feel happier on Effexor. Is this just temporary, I thought Pristiq was supposed to be the same thing.

Any thoughts, opinions would be greatly appreciated! I'm so tired right now. It's only 5pm where I live, and I feel like just laying down and going to sleep again. But I can't, I have a toddler who is SO full of energy lol!