Unable To Sleep Without Taking Zosert, Zolfresh And Alprax Which Is Prescribed For Depression. What To Do?
depression is fully reduced now i am taking ZOSERT 50MG ZOLFRESH 10 MG ALPRAX FORTE 0.5 mg at night. when i am taking PRIMOLEX my weight is 84 after taking remaining 3 tablets my weight is 88 i have tiredness after taking theese 3 tablets
now my problem is i cant get sleep without taking that three tablets i have BP and sugar. GLYNASE , IROVEL150, STAMLO BETA
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
I did go through your query in detail.
I am happy to hear that your depression has reduced almost, according to you.
However, one must remember that persistent sleep disturbances following recovery from depression indicates that either the individual is in "incomplete resolution of depression" or "at risk state of depression". Therefore, in my opinion, you can discuss the following option with your doctor: of increasing zosert (which is primarily an antidepressant); taper and stop primolex (has nothing to do with depression); and continue Zolfresh (helps in sleep)
In addition, sometimes, abnormal blood sugar can give rise to sleep problems. Because you have been diagnosed as having Diabetes, I would say, there is no harm in checking your blood sugar along with Glycoselated hemoglobin (HbA1c)
Hope this helps
No advantage of taking lonazep
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There is no role of taking lonazep for a long period, In fact taking it for longer period is not advisable, as it might worsen depression and sleep problem etc.
Therefore, in due course, I would suggest to decrease lonazep gradually over a couple of months and stop it
Wish you all the best
Vitamins do not help depression
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Vitamins have no role in depression treatment
If you wish to take, one can take any multivitamin tablets like becadexamine, BNC, Zincovit etc
Loosing brightness of face is a sign of depression. As depression gets better, brightness should resume. No need to worry for the same.
Regards,
increase dose of zosert
Detailed Answer:
Treatment of depression is not like treating infection where you keep changing one antibiotic after other, frequently
I think I did understand your question clearly, may be you are in a mindset of changing one medicine after other without trying one antidepressant in adequate dose
Therefore, I am of the opinion that, in your case, increasing dose of Zosert further should help, rather than changing to other drugs. And you can discuss this option with your doctor
There are host of other antidepressants available in market, they are: fluoxetine, paroxetine , escitalopram, imipramine, venlafexne etc..
Healthcare magic do not practice of writing prescription, rather it helps the client to discuss the health issue and help client to take a informed decision
Good luck