My antidepressant causes fatigue, what can I do?

42-year-old woman2 years ago

Hello . When I take my anti pressor I feel tired. I've been taking them for a few years now and this is the first time this has happened to me.

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Good morning, ma'am,

By tired, do you mean that the medication is making you drowsy?

Which medication is it?
Do you take it in the morning or evening?
Has there been a change in dose recently?

42-year-old woman · 2 years ago

I take prozac 40 mg. I take it in the morning. The medication makes me amorphous

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!

If the medication is causing you this fatigue, have you ever tried taking it at night? Did you have this effect at 30 mg?

42-year-old woman · 2 years ago

No, I've never tried it. Can you do it? When I was taking 30 mg it didn't do that either. This is a new symptom.

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the clarification!

If you suspect that this is a side effect of Prozac, I would try taking it at night. We could have an idea of the effectiveness of the 'change' after 7 to 10 days.

However, if it doesn't work, I strongly suggest that you discuss it with your pharmacist: he/she can adjust the dose, even temporarily, to 30 mg, to see if the fatigue effect can be reduced while maintaining the effectiveness of the treatment.

42-year-old woman · 2 years ago

Thank you very much

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

With pleasure, do not hesitate if there is anything

Tom Samaha, pharmacist

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