Up to 22.5 percent of people who take Effexor experience insomnia. Among the symptoms of insomnia are difficulty falling asleep, waking up often during the night and not being able to fall back asleep, and waking up too early in the morning. A few suggestions for better sleep include keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle, not exercising within two hours of bedtime, and napping no later than 3 p.m. If you are on Effexor and insomnia becomes a problem, let your healthcare provider know.

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking up often during the night and having trouble going back to sleep
• Waking up too early in the morning
• Non-refreshing sleep.
   

• Keeping a regular sleep-wake cycle. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same times every day.
• Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine in the four to six hours before bedtime.
• Avoiding exercise within two hours of bedtime. Exercising five or six hours before bedtime may help you sleep more soundly.
• Avoiding eat large meals within two hours of bedtime.
• Napping no later than 3 p.m.
• Sleeping in a dark, quiet room with a comfortable temperature.
• Doing a quiet activity somewhere else. If you can't fall asleep within 20 minutes, return to bed when you're sleepy.
• Winding down in the 30 minutes before bedtime with a relaxing pre-sleep ritual such as a warm bath, soft music, or reading.