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What Causes Severe Fatigue And Hypersomnia While Treating Depression?
Question: I have extreme tiredness, I sleep probably15- 16 hrs a day, I am on pain medication and anti depressants, could this be causing it? I didn't seem to be this tired before even on the meds
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You say you are suffering from low energy and hypersomnia (too much sleep). This is actually a symptom of depression itself, and can be helped by a higher dose of your antidepressant.
None of the medications you list above are sedating, except for Gabapentin, which you can consider decreasing in dose or frequency. I think the key here is to treat your depression more aggressively, to restore your normal sleep patterns.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
You say you are suffering from low energy and hypersomnia (too much sleep). This is actually a symptom of depression itself, and can be helped by a higher dose of your antidepressant.
None of the medications you list above are sedating, except for Gabapentin, which you can consider decreasing in dose or frequency. I think the key here is to treat your depression more aggressively, to restore your normal sleep patterns.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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