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Persistent fatigue and insomnia
I was suffering from constant fatigue and insomnia from a long period of time . Tsh,na ,k ,mg,cbc,diabetics profile ,lft normal ,vitamin b12 ,vitamin d normal. Doctor prescribed me fluoxetine 10mg in the morning and clonazepam 0.25 mg at night. All my fatigue went magically and I could do everything , went for long walks without getting tired. But after 2 weeks symptoms returned ,now even after 30 mins water muscles are paining and the fatigue has returned. Pls suggest why ? Should I stick to the medicine or change ??
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You're on fluoxetine 10 mg (morning) and clonazepam 0.25 mg (night) for fatigue and insomnia. Initially, you felt much better, but symptoms like fatigue and muscle pain have returned after 2 weeks.
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Possible Reasons:
Early response faded as your body adjusted.
Medication dose may be too low.
Conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia could be involved.
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Take tab antoxid one morning and one evening for 30 days. Avoid fried, spicy, food and take more of fresh green vegetables, fruits, sprouts, healthy milk products, fish.
Do regular physical exercise, try to sleep and wake up at fixed time daily, this will help in setting the biological clock.
Learn to relax adequately.
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On adv of your Dr. slowly reduce and stop fluxetine and clonazepam.
For pain, if more take tab paracetamol 500mg one every 8hours for 3 to 4 days.
consult online for further guidance.
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Sometimes the medicine is the best choice and sometimes not so best
I think first of you should to the mandatory tests as you mentioned once again and then if it is still normal it’s in your normal routine that we can find the answer to i can definitely provide some tips to solve your problems
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Don’t get addicted or privileged to the benzodiazepines you’re taking
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I would say you should change your medicine . My advise would be you should get iron profile done and start tab Supradyn . And for insomnia you can consult me I can advise you best alternative
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Do consult me
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Don’t get used to / addicted to Clonazepam ( benzo)
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