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I am taking fluvoxamine 50(0-0-1) and Clomipramine 25(0-0-1) since 4 years, due to mediction, I feel extreme lethargy, fatigue and excessive day time sleepiness, I am unable to do daily tasks.
Can i take modafinil to reduced side effect( sleepiness)?
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Don't go for modafinil as it increases your anxiety but you can consult psychiatrist and adjust dose of clomipramine which is the reason for all
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Instead of adding one more tablet to the list of medications you are taking, please try taking the night dose of your medication a bit earlier. A lot of patients find that it helps with reducing the daytime sedation and lethargy the following day.
If that does not work, I would suggest you consult your Psychiatrist to help you with dose adjustments.
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Take night dose of medication earlier.
Consult your Psychiatrist.
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Hey please go for psychotherapy
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consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
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Do Yoga and meditation, Go for counselling session
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Talk to your doctor about excessive sleepiness.
Maybe it due to clomipramine
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Not a good idea to take modafinil.
Can try to stop clomipramine
Should consult a psychiatrist to plan treatment
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Dr. Deepak Kumar Rout
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Cuttack
Need few clarification.. It may be disease aggravation or antidepressants induced apathy.. So consult a psychiatrist
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Dr. Manju Krishnani
Psychiatrist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
Do not adjust medications on your own. Plz consult a mental health professional.
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Dr. Sagar Verma
Psychiatrist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Please get your medicines optimised by the professional only don’t add medicines on your own
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Dr. Shashank Raikwar
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kanpur
Sir,
Medicines are not chocolates, that you might add to your will.
Each medication has side effects and doses have to be rationally chosen based on past history.
So kindly discus with your doctor regarding the same and get an informed advice, if you wish to avoid complications in your treatment.
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Dr. Akshat Varma
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Rewa
Thank you for your question. Yes we can change your medications and help restore your older better self. Consult for details and medications
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Consult on Practo or WhatsApp
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