Do you think that taking Modafinil is a viable option to counteract the drowsiness caused by my antidepressant Effexor? If not, do you have any other suggestions?

Hello !The antidepressants you tried are the ones that cause the least amount of drowsiness I have two other choices to suggest to you before switching to Modafinil or Methylphenidate. Since in this case you are going to cause a drug cascade, you treat a side effect with another drug and so on, which is often to be avoided if you can do otherwise.The two antidepressants you can try are : Pristiq or Cymbalta.These two antidepressants do not normally cause drowsiness. Discuss this with your doctor.I also suggest some non-pharmacological measures Get to know the rhythm of your sleep bouts from a sleep-wake diary completed for at least 15 days. You can download a sleep diary to fill out at home on a daily basis.Sleep a minimum of 9 to 10 hours per 24 hours, giving priority to the night.Don't fight sleep, but prevent excessive sleep by taking short naps of less than 20 minutes during peak sleepiness periods.Learn flash or polyphasic sleep techniques that restore alertness for short periods of time.If with all of these measures, and the change in therapy the problem persists, at this point, you can move on to the use of Modafinil or Methylphenidate. You can discuss these treatments with your doctor Have a good day and good coffee!