Posted by Angel Girl on July 8, 2004, at 22:29:44
In reply to Re: Depressed and EXHAUSTED - HELP!!!, posted by Laree on July 8, 2004, at 9:40:48
> Personally, I did not have a good experience with Effexor XR (@ 75 mg.); while on it, I was very anxious & it did not help me for depression. I've found Lexapro (or even Zoloft or Celexa for that matter) much better for me.
> I've also been on Xanax, Klonopin, and Hydroxyzine (sp?) in the past. I remember that Xanax (.5 mg.) made me feel sleepy; same with the Klonopin. One good thing about immediate-release Xanax is that it doesn't tend to hang one over so much like Klonopin can--but then, I think Klonopin is usually used as more of an everyday 'maintenance' sort of med. but it could be making you feel groggy/tired during the day...
> I was on hydroxyzine (sp?) for a while to help with sleep/anxiety and it's like benadryl--it tends to make you tired/sleepy; I took in in the P.M., but you said take it 3x/day--maybe that's the culprit, esp. combined with the other meds you're on? Have you tried anything else for the itching--an allergy med. that wouldn't cause you so much fatigue maybe? I'd ask your doctor about a possible alternative. I've heard that Depakote can really make you feel tired, but I've never been on it. Honestly, it sounds like your meds are stealing your energy. Just looking at your list, I cannot imagine anyone would be very active/lively on that combination. It sounds like something really needs to be adjusted/eliminated/switched with your med. regimen.
> Best,
> L.
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> > I'm currently on the following meds:
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> > Effexor XR - 75mg/AM, 112.5mg/PM (considering an increase due to worsing depression)
> > Depakote - 500mg/PM (currently weaning off)
> > Lamictal - 75mg/AM - 75mg/PM (currently increasing to replace the Depakote)
> > Klonopin - .5mg/3x daily (for restless leg syndrome)
> > Hydroxyzine - 25mg/3x daily (to eleviate itchiness from the Effexor XR)
> > Xanax - .5mg/2x daily (as required for anxiety - rarely required)
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> > My problem is that I am TOTALLY EXHAUSTED!!! I could sleep all day. I never feel alert. I'm exhausted ALL the time, NO energy, NO stamina.
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> > What would you suggest? PLEASE, I need advice DESPERATELY. Is there a med I can take that will give me more energy and stamina but yet not inhibit my ability to sleep at night? :(
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> > AG (who needs to stay awake and be alert)
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LareeI agree, I think it is the combination of the Klonopin 3X daily, the hydroxyzine 3X daily and the Depakote 2X daily. I've tried other allergy meds and they didn't help. My itching is lessening so I'm taking the hydroxyzine as required now. Unfortunately, I'm still very tired. As far as the Depakote is concerned, the plan was to wean off of it. Not sure if we are still going that route since I've had to come off of Lamictal abruptly. I HATE Depakote and will be very happy when I don't have to take it anymore. BTW, it doesn't help matters any when one of my kitties decides it's playtime in the middle of the night and he wants me to participate so he wakes me up by jumping all over me.
AG
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