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What Causes Severe Fatigue And Hypersomnia While Treating Depression?

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Posted on Wed, 30 Mar 2016
Question: I have extreme tiredness, I sleep probably15- 16 hrs a day, I am on pain medication and anti depressants, could this be causing it? I didn't seem to be this tired before even on the meds
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (1 hour later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

You say you are suffering from low energy and hypersomnia (too much sleep). This is actually a symptom of depression itself, and can be helped by a higher dose of your antidepressant.

None of the medications you list above are sedating, except for Gabapentin, which you can consider decreasing in dose or frequency. I think the key here is to treat your depression more aggressively, to restore your normal sleep patterns.


In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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What Causes Severe Fatigue And Hypersomnia While Treating Depression?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. You say you are suffering from low energy and hypersomnia (too much sleep). This is actually a symptom of depression itself, and can be helped by a higher dose of your antidepressant. None of the medications you list above are sedating, except for Gabapentin, which you can consider decreasing in dose or frequency. I think the key here is to treat your depression more aggressively, to restore your normal sleep patterns. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers