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Suggest Treatment For Drowsiness While On Anxiety Medication

Hi.i m 39 years old lady taking stelopam10 and revotril.5mg dealy since 6 years for treating enxity. But I m feeling a little bit sleepy all d time. I sleep abut 10 hrs a day including in afternoon. If I not sleep in afternoon I feel very restless in evening. It effects my house hold work.can you help me? Thanks
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
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Hello

Rivotril can cause drowsiness.
I think you should gradually reduce the dose of rivotril tapering it to 0.25 for two weeks and then stoping it completely.
Stalopam will control your anxiety. It does not cause drowsiness.

Hope this helps.
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Suggest Treatment For Drowsiness While On Anxiety Medication

Hello Rivotril can cause drowsiness. I think you should gradually reduce the dose of rivotril tapering it to 0.25 for two weeks and then stoping it completely. Stalopam will control your anxiety. It does not cause drowsiness. Hope this helps. Thanks