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What Causes Excessive Sleeping And Drowsiness While On Oxycodone, Valium, Zoloft And Gabapentin?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015
Question: I'm falling asleep while im cooking, reading papers from my daughters school that I have to sign. I'm not tired. What is wrong with me?
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is likely due to side effect of medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

You do not feel tired and just feeling sleepy.

You are taking oxycodone, valium, zoloft and gabapentin which all can cause sedation. Among them valium is specifically used for sleep.

Please provide details of the medicines with dose, duration and the time of the day you take.
Also mention name of other medicines with contents to check possibility of drug interactions.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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What Causes Excessive Sleeping And Drowsiness While On Oxycodone, Valium, Zoloft And Gabapentin?

Brief Answer: it is likely due to side effect of medicines Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. You do not feel tired and just feeling sleepy. You are taking oxycodone, valium, zoloft and gabapentin which all can cause sedation. Among them valium is specifically used for sleep. Please provide details of the medicines with dose, duration and the time of the day you take. Also mention name of other medicines with contents to check possibility of drug interactions. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.