I was wondering if anyone else has morning vomiting associated with panic disorder?
I have anxiety and panic attacks, I take effexor 150 mg daily. When I wake up I have more nausea and vomiting which exarbates my panic, after I throw up I’m better, does anyone else have this going on? Thanks
I have been known to vomit under extreme anxiety.
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Comment from pdxmaven
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:25 am
It is not unusual for panic and anxiety to be worse in the morning upon awakening. However, it is not clear to me whether you are having this because of the panic/anxiety or the Effexor. Are you clear. It would be good to clarify this with your prescribing MD.
However, if it bks of the Effexor, then you should be on something else. And if it is because of the panic/anxiety, then the Effexor is not giving you the needed help you should be getting from an anti-anxiety medication such as thing. Your physician can either switch you to something else or add another anti-anxiety medication to the Effexor.
Also, are you working with a therapist on the things you can do yourself to lower your panic and anxiety. Panic and anxiety are the two psychiatric diagnoses MOST easily impacted by you learning relaxation and how to change your thought patterns. Look for a therapist with expertise in panic and anxiety.
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I am a therapist in private practice.
Comment from betty k
Time January 17, 2010 at 11:55 am
nO, THIS SHOULD NOT BE. PLEASE INFORM YOUR DOCTOR. bettyk
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Comment from Freebird31 w
Time January 17, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I’m not diagnosed with anything, but to my own idea, I find that I vomit when I wake up and have stress ahead of me… I can do nothing about it instead of just drink a large glass of water, vomit, and start the day normally…. it helps. not very healthy, but I see it as a psychological symptom.. I am vomiting something out of me… stress or emotions in this case.. tells me I should do more work on the underlying emotions… I know… sounds like babble, but that’s how it is for me… hope you find some comfort in not being the only one who feels this way with stress… I think we are just not made for high expectations and would rather live in peace and silence most of the time.. 
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Comment from Jennifer H
Time January 17, 2010 at 12:44 pm
I have thrown up once or twice due to anxiety. I am on zoloft 100 mg. The first time was right before I was diagnosed, I had a panic attack at work. The second time was just recently in the middle of the night. I couldn’t go back to sleep for a couple of hours. It’s really strange I only do that when I am extremly shaken up- I have no idea what triggers it. But like you I feel much better after I do throw up. It’s the worst feeling >=0( Good luck
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Comment from puppylove
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:21 pm
I have been known to vomit under extreme anxiety.
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Comment from Bryan Culp
Time January 17, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Yes. The morning nausea was directly linked to the Effexor when I was taking it at a similar level. It may pass after your body adjusts to it.
However, if you have been taking the medicaiton for longer than a month, you need to notify your doctor; frequent vomiting may cause stomach and throat problems.
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Comment from v c
Time January 17, 2010 at 10:51 am
No sorry to hear that!
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