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Feeling sleepy after lunch
I am on cilindipine 5 mg morning dose since Jan 2026 … my average BP in last 15 days is 120/84.. my resting heart rate is 55 bpm … I train regularly for 5 k … my HRV is mid 60s… since the day I started taking this medicine irrespective of whether good or bad at night I feel sleepy immediately after lunch … a 20 minute nap does wonders … problem is currently I am in notice period I could do this but I will create problem for me once I start work again … is this normal or medicine effect ? Anything could be done ? All test fasting glucose , cholesterol, urine test , chest x ray are all normal which was done three weeks back
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Your reports and vitals look overall very good:
• BP ~120/84 (well controlled)
• Lipid profile (from image): within normal range
• Active lifestyle (running, HRV good)
Your symptom — sleepiness after lunch — is most likely due to:
• Post-meal (postprandial) dip in alertness (very common physiologically)
• Possibly enhanced by Cilnidipine, which can cause mild vasodilation and relaxation
Next Steps
• Try modifying timing:
– Take Cilnidipine in evening/night instead of morning (after discussing with your doctor)
• Meal adjustments:
– Avoid heavy/high-carb lunches
– Include protein + fiber (prevents post-meal crash)
• Check once:
– Post-lunch BP (to rule out excessive drop)
Health Tips
• Light walk (5–10 min) after lunch instead of lying down
• Stay hydrated
• Avoid large meals during working hours
• Short power nap (10–20 min) is actually beneficial—but may not be practical at work
⚠️ Red flags (unlikely here):
• Dizziness, fainting
• Very low BP readings
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Not due to clindipine.
Could be due to heavy meals. Flatulence, mild weakness stress, etc other causes.
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Not such effect seen.
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No a y such effects observed by me in m on clindipiin 40 . I take it in empty stomach since 4 years
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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