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Feeling Tired While Tapering Antidepressants. Reason?
I have been on anti-depressants for 6 years. I am weaning myself off if them bc I am constantly tired. I almost feel like I am getting myself back & my personality bc for about 3 years people have been saying that I do NOT act like myself.
Could the anti- depressants have made me feel more depressed than before I started taking them?
Could the anti- depressants have made me feel more depressed than before I started taking them?
Tue, 23 Apr 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
It is unlikely that the anti-depressants could have been the cause for your depression or its worsening. However, certain anti-depressants can cause drowsiness and sedation, which could have probably prevented you from being active and fully functional.
I hope that you are having the anti-depressants tapered down under the advise and monitoring of your doctor. If you are not inclined to take medication, then I would suggest that you try psychological therapies like CBT, which can be very effective for depression.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
It is unlikely that the anti-depressants could have been the cause for your depression or its worsening. However, certain anti-depressants can cause drowsiness and sedation, which could have probably prevented you from being active and fully functional.
I hope that you are having the anti-depressants tapered down under the advise and monitoring of your doctor. If you are not inclined to take medication, then I would suggest that you try psychological therapies like CBT, which can be very effective for depression.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Hi,
thanks for using health care magic.
It is not advisable to change the dosage of anti depressant drugs on your own. please consult your psychiatrist before doing so.
tiredness may be due to
1) as a symptom of depression
2) as a symptom of physical condition like vitamin B12 deficiency, Low Hemoglbin, Hypothyroidism, low electrolytes etc
3) as a side effect of anti depressant drug.
Probably because of self weaning, you are currently having depressive features.
You should consult your doctor to evaluate the cause and treatment accordingly.
thanks
thanks for using health care magic.
It is not advisable to change the dosage of anti depressant drugs on your own. please consult your psychiatrist before doing so.
tiredness may be due to
1) as a symptom of depression
2) as a symptom of physical condition like vitamin B12 deficiency, Low Hemoglbin, Hypothyroidism, low electrolytes etc
3) as a side effect of anti depressant drug.
Probably because of self weaning, you are currently having depressive features.
You should consult your doctor to evaluate the cause and treatment accordingly.
thanks
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