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What Do I Keep Falling Asleep All Of A Sudden?

Why do I keep falling asleep?
One minute I am wide awake, then I ome over really tired and can't fight it. I have been like it for about a week. I breasteed a baby and toddler but eat plenty and try to eat healthily. I have been on citalopram 20mg for almost 4wks now. I had this when I was pregnant with my youngest but when I jad my iron levels checked they were ok (13). I am defintely no pregnant. I have occassionaly checked my blood sugar levels and they appear to be fine. Any ideas please? Thanks
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
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Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM.
Citalopram might cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.If this is disturbing your routine I were to either titrate the dose or switch on an alternate drug after tapering Citalopram gradually.
Hope this answers your question.
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What Do I Keep Falling Asleep All Of A Sudden?

Hi.Thanks for writing on HCM. Citalopram might cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.If this is disturbing your routine I were to either titrate the dose or switch on an alternate drug after tapering Citalopram gradually. Hope this answers your question.