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I have been on anti-depressants for nearly 20 years and find fluoxetine suits me best. I have recently had my dose increased to 40mg a day and have also been prescribed quetiapine 25mg at night to assist with sleep. I've been taking the both these meds for 6 months now but find I'm so tired during the day particularly in the afternoons. I'm trying to work 30 hours a week and am on sickness absence procedure due to alot of absence since taking these meds. I'm considering reducing my hours but this would leave me reliant on benefits which causes me more anxiety. I also find it very difficult to concentrate. Is anyone else taking both these meds and if so how do you feel? Do you find it's the fluoxetine, quetiapine or both that makes you feel more drowsy? Many thanks
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I think your tiredness is more flux. When you increase the dose it's like going back to the beginning with increased anxiety & tiredness. Fortunately it only lasts for 3 to 4 weeks. When I had my dose increased from 20 to 40mg the side effects didn't hit me until a week later & boy what a ride I had. It's now 4 1/2 months later & I feel fabulous - no more anxiety or panic attacks & bags of energy - so stick it out a bit longer xx
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