Is it the ADs making me so tired?

[Flamesparrow]

Well, not the ADs themselves - I know they take about 8 hours to make me sleepy. More, now that I am getting decent rested sleep, is it possible that my body is desperately trying to catch up?

The last few nights, my normal bedtime of about 11ish has gone from 10.20pm, to 9.30pm to 9pm last night I am still wiped out today.

It isn't a lethargy type sleeping thing, it is a complete cannot stay upright thing.

[UnderRated]

How long have you been on them?

I have days when I could sleep for a good 12 hours or more. And others, where I end up with 2 hrs sleep.

[Flamesparrow]

I think about 3 1/2 weeks now

[UnderRated]

That's a bit odd, isn't it? I know some ADs make you more sleepy than others. Maybe your body just suddenly needs lots more rest? [unhelpful]

[Flamesparrow]

Probably summat completely unrelated like a virus

[UnderRated]

Maybe [even more unhelpful]

[sue1911]

Hi, what type of AD are you on?
I would say that as its been 3.5 weeks then they are probably just about in your system.
When some ADs are mixed with certain other medication or alcohol this can increase the sedation effect. Not that i am saying this is what has happened in your case, as alot could depend on the type of Ad you are on too.

[Arabica]

I'm finding this too, although wearing off a little. I've been on mine (Ciprolex) 3.5 wks too--what are you on? And do you think it's helping?

[juicychops]

i have been on Prozac now for about 6 weeks and i have been having an awful time staying awake the last few weeks i didn't even consider it could be the ADs making me feel like this.

ive fallen asleep at my desk 4 times this morning but someone caught me so now im putting water on my face every 10 mins to stop it happening again.