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Still tired , should I change the time I take them? If so how

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i have been on cit since nov. 5 weeks at 5mil and now 18 weeks at 10mil. My doctor has me take my med at night because the side effect i had was tiredness. Now i wake up feeling totally exhausted. Should i continue taking it at night and hope the tiredness finally leaves or should i switch it to morning? Is this normal to still be feeling tiredness after being on this drug for so long?

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  • dubry7605074
    dubry7605074 Guest

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    I have taken them 10mg for about 7 months. I first started taking at night. Woke up tired every morning. I sliwly changed my dosage to morning. I took it couple hours earlier for a couple days then took it warlier until I reached the best time for me. I still feel tired at times, but yes the exhaustion has gotten so mych better for me.

  • marsh23433
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    Hi Michele./if you feel tired in the morning then i would suggest for you to get a good night sleep you could take your medication in the morning.Some side effects will linger longer as you know 2 people are not the same.

  • marsh23433
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    Just a footnote.If you still want to take your medication at night then take it between 2/3 hours before you go too bed.

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