Posted by zonked on June 27, 2011, at 18:21:37
In reply to Re: Nardil HAS kicked in! But the fatigue...? » zonked, posted by jedi on June 24, 2011, at 20:57:53
> > The insomnia seems to have gone away as long as I don't drink caffeine too late in the day, which, unfortunately, brings up another issue:
> >
> > That weird, but familiar, Nardil thing where you get very tired/sleepy/fatigued mid-afternoon.
> >
> > I've accepted that all drugs have side effects, and my treatment goal is no longer to be side-effect free but get the maximum relief from symptoms and put up with the side effects. Preferrable to my unmedicated state (severe depression and anxiety.)
>
> Hi z,
> The afternoon tiredness stayed with me for a long time. It was almost impossible not to nap at times. It is one side effect that does go away with time. I still treat my insomnia with antihistamines, but that nap attack no longer hits me. Sorry, it has been a long time, and I can't remember how long it takes, but in my experience, it does get better.
> We well,
> Jedi
>
It is a weird side effect. I manage it by staying out of the house in the afternoon if possible, or with caffeine (diet coke with splenda or TaB) sometimes. I am glad to hear it may go away... Thanks so much, -z
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