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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness And Loss Of Appetite
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Sat, 2 Jan 2016
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Question : Hi I'm 39 and I feel like I can't get enough sleep. I would sleep a whole day away and having no appetite. Which is Not normal bc I normally eat Alot. I do have a bad back with 2 prior back surgeries and fibromyagia. Im.a single mom and can't be in bed all the time. Please help
Honestly I wake up to go to the bathroom and back to bed.....all I think about is sleeping and when I can get back in bed
Honestly I wake up to go to the bathroom and back to bed.....all I think about is sleeping and when I can get back in bed
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This sounds like a major depressive episode relapse. I would look at increasing your antidepressant dose, or augmenting with something like Wellbutrin. Hypersomnia is a common symptom of depression, and often improves with antidepressant treatment.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This sounds like a major depressive episode relapse. I would look at increasing your antidepressant dose, or augmenting with something like Wellbutrin. Hypersomnia is a common symptom of depression, and often improves with antidepressant treatment.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below, and after asking 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, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Prasad
Im.already on zoloft
.and clanazapam....im.confused.
Plus my pain meds for my back
.and clanazapam....im.confused.
Plus my pain meds for my back
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I would increase the Zoloft dose, up to 200mg daily if necessary.
Clonazepam might actually be making you sleep too much. I'd consider cutting down on it.
Dr. Sheppe
Followup
Detailed Answer:
I would increase the Zoloft dose, up to 200mg daily if necessary.
Clonazepam might actually be making you sleep too much. I'd consider cutting down on it.
Dr. Sheppe
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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