Can Zyprexa Be Taken For Constant Fatigue And Sleepiness?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016

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Question : I am supposed to start today taking Zyprexa 10mg. I am so sluggish already. Sleeping constantly. I have taken adderall 20mg 2x's daily for years for ADD. However stopped all med a few months ago. Causing a downhill occurrence. Would taking my adderall script be beneficial to my recovery with the Zyprexa. Helping me get back to fuctional activities? Stopping the constant "down" sleeping effect?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
zyprexa increases while adderall decreases sedation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern.

Zyprexa increases sedation while adderal decreases sedation so adderall will help if you feel sleepy.

Provide your diagnosis and/or symptoms so I can guide you more specifically. I could not get it that for what you are prescribed zyprexa.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar