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What Causes Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness While On Metformin And Simvastatin?

Yes please ! I m a diabetic ty 2 I m 65 and take this med ; metaforim 1000 2 x day language 38 it twice day baby aspirin 1 day, humalog 6 units after dinner , ! Trying to find something to help me ! I m always tired , exhausted not sleepier just tired , I also take enalapril 2.5 am and simvastin 80 and of course levothyroxin50mcg!
Fri, 7 Sep 2018
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In my opinion, it may be sign of diabetic but it should not be related to these medications Also, excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression.

If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography (sleep study), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.

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What Causes Fatigue And Excessive Sleepiness While On Metformin And Simvastatin?

Hi, In my opinion, it may be sign of diabetic but it should not be related to these medications Also, excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography (sleep study), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.