I've been on Effexor XR for about 6 weeks now, starting at 37.5 mg for about 4 weeks (had a lot going on so was nervous to increase) and now at 75 mg. I take it around 8 am. Particularly since going up to 75 mg, I find that around 11:30 or 12, I get an overwhelming feeling of sleepiness. Like to the point where I'm about to doze off typing at the computer. This lasts for maybe an hour or two, though I still feel fuzzy-headed for another hour or so.

The thing is, I also seem to be having some insomnia at night. My p-doc said to take the Effexor in the morning. But I'm wondering if it could actually work better to take it at night. Has anyone tried taking it at night? Just thought I'd check here before asking her (my appt. isn't for a few weeks, though I could always call).

Otherwise, not much in the way of side effects, and it's definitely helping with the depression, somewhat with the anxiety.

Thanks!