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What Causes Excessive Drowsiness And Sleep?

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Question : Hello, My son is 21 yo and struggling with excessive sleeping and waking up exhausted. I am wondering if I should ask my question to a sleep specialist?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your son's Psychiatrist should adjust the treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Since your son is being treated with antidepressive and antipsychotic drugs, excessive sleepiness, you should discuss with your son's Psychiatrist about changing the drugs or dosages.

Trazadone is a tricyclic antidepressive that is used mainly to promote good sleep, but it can fail in some cases.

Asking a sleep specialist in this case should help only partially, the main concern is the basic condition and drugs side effects.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Glad I helped.

Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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What Causes Excessive Drowsiness And Sleep?

Brief Answer: Your son's Psychiatrist should adjust the treatment. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Since your son is being treated with antidepressive and antipsychotic drugs, excessive sleepiness, you should discuss with your son's Psychiatrist about changing the drugs or dosages. Trazadone is a tricyclic antidepressive that is used mainly to promote good sleep, but it can fail in some cases. Asking a sleep specialist in this case should help only partially, the main concern is the basic condition and drugs side effects. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.