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MahlerIsGod · 10-30-2003, 12:21 PM

Greetings Everyone! I have a quick question for those of you on ant-depressants. I have been on several and one of the side-effects from all of them has been drowsiness. I am just wondering if anyone on these meds has a novel remedy to help combat this pervasive sleepiness. I have tried the coffee and candy in the afternoon and such but that doesn’t always help. Does anyone have any suggestions? Much, much appreciated. Thanks

Dano069 · 10-31-2003, 08:34 AM

So that's why I crash out in the afternoons!

I take Zoloft and haven't experienced the drowsiness. I do get up and walk around for 15-20 minutes or so, after lunch, just to keep myself active.

Do you have a desk job? If so, get away from the computer and/or desk and take a walk somewhere. Combined with the caffeine and sugar, that may help. You might also want to try stretching.

gonadman · 11-08-2003, 07:05 PM

Maybe you haven't tried the correct meds. Antidepressants can be sedating(paxil), more or less neutral(celexa, lexapro) or energizing(prozac, zoloft, effexor). The type prescribed is usually used to control any co-morbidities(sedating, say, for someone with co-existing anxiety).
Perhaps discussing your problem with your doc can get you a more appropriate medication. The new effexor XR which increases norepinephrine levels as well as serotonin levels may be a good fit for you.

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Dano069 is Nucking Futs! Location: On the edge of sanity	So that's why I crash out in the afternoons! I take Zoloft and haven't experienced the drowsiness. I do get up and walk around for 15-20 minutes or so, after lunch, just to keep myself active. Do you have a desk job? If so, get away from the computer and/or desk and take a walk somewhere. Combined with the caffeine and sugar, that may help. You might also want to try stretching. __________________ I may look attentive, but I'm taking peeks down your blouse faster than the human eye can follow.

11-08-2003, 07:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
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