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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness While On Sertraline?
Hi! I ve been taking Sertraline for 4 years now. Started at 25 mg and now at 200mg. I have been trying to get low dosage (150 mg) recently according to my physician s advice but now I m sleepy and tired all the time. A week ago I spent the whole day in bed not being able to get up and face the day. Do I have to take antidepressants for the rest of my life?
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
Hi,
Sertraline and other related drugs can cause sleepiness especially on the initial days of usage.
If the symptoms are severe, you can consult your doctor and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Sertraline and other related drugs can cause sleepiness especially on the initial days of usage.
If the symptoms are severe, you can consult your doctor and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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