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Tiredness from medicine

PatchworksSenior Contributor

Tiredness from medicine

Hello,

I am on a couple of psychiatric medicines. I take one at night and it's to be taken with food so I have it straight after my dinner. The issue I'm having is that I get very sleepy and tired quite early in the evening and usually this leads to me going to bed early. Then I am waking early (between 4:30am and 6am) so I tend to get out of bed. The early starts can compound my tiredness in the evenings.

I'm trying to delay my dinner times until a bit later so my medicine might make me sleepy later.

Does anyone relate or have suggestions on medicine related fatigue and how to stay up in the evenings?

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LivingCleanCasual Contributor

Re: Tiredness from medicine

You should be able to take the medication with a small amount of food, instead of a meal.

Perhaps have a light supper just half an hour before bedtime and take the medication then? A small serve of yoghurt or half a banana, or a few crackers with cheese would be sufficient, just enough that your stomach isn't completely empty.

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mirrormirrorContributor

Re: Tiredness from medicine

Just struggling with the same thing with increased antipsychotics. I have no real solution beyond what you've suggested, but suggest being really strict taking meds at the same time each night... good luck!

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mirrormirrorContributor

Re: Tiredness from medicine

I had an idea overnight. I have no idea what medications you are on, but have you tried XR versions (sustained released versions of your meds). I can't get a good night's sleep on the regular version (I ususally wake up early) and I am much sleepier during the day on the regular version.

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PatchworksSenior Contributor

Re: Tiredness from medicine

Thanks @LivingClean and @mirrormirror .

I see my pdoc this week so I'll ask about slow release, thanks.

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