med help

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Registered: 09-05-2004
med help
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Fri, 09-16-2005 - 6:12pm
Hi,
Iam REALLY tired from either the Zoloft oe the other med- c something ends in pam.Is this normal for anti-anxiety meds?
Thanks

 

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Registered: 03-11-2004
In reply to: jessemom99
Fri, 09-16-2005 - 7:15pm

You may be referring to clonazepam(klonopin.) That's what I take. It did make me sleepy for the first couple of weeks, but I got adjusted to it. Zoloft can also cause sleepiness @ first. Then again, if you're having anxiety, it can take it's toll. It could even be a combination of meds & stress.


Have you been getting enough sleep & following a schedule? That's helpful, as is regular exercise. Is anything bothering you? Try thinking positive, listening to relaxing music or meditating. Be kind to yourself & don't set yourself up for failure. Give yourself some leeway & don't expect too much. Chronic tiredness that interferes with daily functioning should be reported to the dr. Hope you feel better soon. Keep in touch. We care. (((hugs))) jan



 

 


 



iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: jessemom99
Fri, 09-16-2005 - 10:36pm
Hi I don't know how long you have been taking
your meds but they can make you sleepy all of them
can--- remember you were in a stressed out state before
the meds so being relaxed is kind of slowing you down!
You do need the rest if you have been really stressed out!!
Listen to your body! Take care, Judy
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Registered: 09-05-2004
In reply to: jessemom99
Mon, 09-19-2005 - 7:52pm
Thanks for the support.yes,I think that was the medicine that I was given.I took myself off of it after day 2,because of really intense side effects- I felt as if I was in the twilight zone.I am still taking the Zoloft.
Has anyone felt worse instead of better when starting meds? I feel kind of blue,really tired,etc. I just also realized that PMS is near..what terrible timing!!!!!!