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Afternoon drowsiness

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So not sure why but lately about 1 to 3 I get incredibly tired and fight to o keep my eyes open!  I wake up fine though: 

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  • Lolita40
    Lolita40 Guest

    Posted

    At what time do you take your meds?

  • joe41529
    joe41529 Guest

    Posted

    Join the club, I increased to 100mg 5 days ago and the urge to sleep in the afternoon for me is everyday right now, I almost had that side effect licked on 50mg but after my increase it’s back again along with the stomach issues as well. 
    • Guest
      Guest joe41529

      Posted

      I take mine at night between 9 and 10 right before I go to bed.  It doesn’t matter how much I sleep or don’t sleep. 
    • joe41529
      joe41529 Guest

      Posted

      I hear you, I’ve tried mine at night and in the morning, makes no difference with me, Either way around 1 or 2 in the afternoon the tiredness hits me! 
    • Guest
      Guest joe41529

      Posted

      Yes absolutely the stomach issues too!  What about at 75?  Did you have tired issues then too?  I think I did but not like this.
    • joe41529
      joe41529 Guest

      Posted

      Actually when I was on the 75s I didn’t have the tiredness near as bad as now, and the stomach issues were not as bad either! But I only stayed on 75s for roughly a week and a half to help with the transition over to 100. One positive though I’ve already noticed my anxiety is getting even better, so that’s a plus! 
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I take it at bedtime so that is what confuses me....
  • Kat23tracy
    Kat23tracy Guest

    Posted

    Hi Alf Alf,

    Me too! But I didn’t feel that way until I was 10 wks into taking the med. 

    I take my 50 mg when I get up in the morning, I find it keeps me awake otherwise.

    Oh well, I’ll take sleepy over panic attack everyday! 

    Yawn, x kat

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