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What Causes Tiredness After Taking Effexor And Lamictal?
Question: In the last week or two I have been getting a tired, "stoned" feeling in the mid-morning or afternoon. It seems to follow an hour after my dose of effexor xr (37.5 mgs) and Lamictal (50mg morning/50 evening). I have been taking this since the summer and I would get tired in the afternoon, but not quite like this. I feel like I took a heavy sedative.
I have been taking .5/1mg of lorazepam and melatonin to fight insomnia from these meds for about three months. I'm not sure if this is contributing to it, but I feel better if I take ritalin or adderal. Not an ideal solution
I have been taking .5/1mg of lorazepam and melatonin to fight insomnia from these meds for about three months. I'm not sure if this is contributing to it, but I feel better if I take ritalin or adderal. Not an ideal solution
Brief Answer:
Decrease dose of lorazepam
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You can decrease or stop morning doses of lorazepam.
Effexor can also be taken in night instead of morning.
Avoid taking ritalin or adderal.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Decrease dose of lorazepam
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
You can decrease or stop morning doses of lorazepam.
Effexor can also be taken in night instead of morning.
Avoid taking ritalin or adderal.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I take the ativan at night...to sleep... because the Effexor and lamictal interfere with my sleep. So, taking them at night is not an option.
I am just confused because the dizzy, tired feeling comes a little later in the day, so I can't imagine that it's left over from the evening ativan dose.
I forgot to mention that I was taking 10mgs Vyvanse for nearly three months also for concentration and sleepiness. My classes are done so I now I take the vyvanse a day or two per week as needed.
I am just confused because the dizzy, tired feeling comes a little later in the day, so I can't imagine that it's left over from the evening ativan dose.
I forgot to mention that I was taking 10mgs Vyvanse for nearly three months also for concentration and sleepiness. My classes are done so I now I take the vyvanse a day or two per week as needed.
Brief Answer:
Change timing of drugs as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Both effexor and lamictal may be sedation effects.
You can decrease the dose or change the timing if effexor is taken in evening or night.
Take timely breakfast and lunch.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Change timing of drugs as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Both effexor and lamictal may be sedation effects.
You can decrease the dose or change the timing if effexor is taken in evening or night.
Take timely breakfast and lunch.
Wishing you good health and early recovery.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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