By Admin on Nov 26, 2009 in Medicine
I have been taking effexor (75mg) for about 4 months for depression and anxiety. I also take Provigil for Narcolepsy, i have only been on this medication for a week. Has anyone experienced any side effects whilst taking the two together? What side effects has anyone had from either medication?
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It doesn’t seem like these 2 drugs are known to have major interactions with each other, but there are a number of drugs that do interact with each of them.
There is a site that lists many of the side effects noted for both prescriptions, what drugs have been known to interact with them, and when it may be helpful to contact a healthcare provider.
Info. on Effexor
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,700|Effexor,00.html
Info. on Provigil
http://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,550410|Provigil,00.html
Most common side effects associated with Effexor aka venlafaxine include
-headache
-high blood pressure
-vision changes
Most common side effects reported with Provigil aka modafinil include
-nervousness/anxiety
-headache
-trouble sleeping
-nausea
**btw, I have actually been on Effexor myself. All I remember is that for a while all was well, then I started to get extreme spells of fatigue too. It seems like the 3 of us have fatigue spells. Perhaps double check with your provider that the fatigue is not from a side effect of the Effexor? It’s not common, but possible and may help cut down from unnecessary meds!
Amian G | Nov 26, 2009 | Reply
Hi. I have been taking effexor for about 3 months now. It was working pretty well and then my fatigue came back. I have extreme spells of fatigue, so my doctor just prescribed me provigil. I was very excited about getting to take it because it helps with daytime fatigue. However, it hasn’t been very helpful thus far. I have been taking it (provigil in addition to my effexor) for about 4 days. I am very disappointed in it. In fact, it seems to have made me more depressed. How is it effecting you? I would really like to know. You can e-mail me.
LadyYuval | Nov 26, 2009 | Reply