Fatigue Questions (Page 4)

Low side effects with a statin medication?

Which statin has the least side effects? My husband is having a problem with extreme fatigue, muscle pain, and severe tinnitus since starting a statin, rosuvastatin, a couple of weeks ago. I would like to know if anyone is taking something that comes with less side effects. These side effects are... read more

Contrave and fatigue- when does the energy kick in?

I’ve been on this for almost 3 weeks and have been very fatigued. I am usually very tired as it is due to my thyroid being removed and basically having zero metabolism and energy. My thyroid medication hasn’t been working for me and still trying to figure it out. I was told this should help with ene... read more

How long do side effects last after stopping amlodipine? Was on it for 7 weeks?

Stopped cold turkey. My doctor said it was fine to do so. Had lots of side effects except swelling. Had vision problems and fatigue and anxiety and just the sense of not being well. Was really not myself for pretty much the whole 7 weeks I was on it.

Adverse side effects of Mounjaro?

Hello, I was prescribed Victoza for weight loss and had some of pretty intense side effects including Nausea, diarrhea, belching and fatigue. I dropped that immediately and now my Dr has me starting monjauro. Are my side effects going to be the same? If so, I don’t think I want to start it, it’s not... read more

How do I prove to my doctor that my Adderall dose can be increased to 60mg?

I have been on Adderall since 2000 when I was diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue disorder. Shortly thereafter I developed spinal stenosis and required pain meds. My family doctor is a great guy but he will not increase my Adderall from 40mg. The medication once saved my life but now i live in an... read more

How do I treat the side effect of sleepiness from prednisone?

I was prescribed prednisone for back pain and this is my second day taking it. I have slept for 90 percent of the time. I don't have a regular doctor and I am concerned.. so how can I stop the tiredness other then stop taking the medicine? why is it making me sleep? how serious is this problem?

Why do stimulants make me tired?

I have chronic fatigue and everything seems to make me tired. Especially stimulants.

Tired on Effexor Venlafaxine??

I was on 75mg for a couple weeks. That was fine. But bumped it to 150, and not sure if that's making me tired, or just an off day. Does this medication have a reputation for inducing tiredness?? I was on lexapro previously, which definitely made me tired, but taken at night, that wore off by... read more

Is this normal Lexapro side effects?

I have really bad nausea, spacey feeling, lightheaded/dizziness, increased anxiety, tired/lethargic , slight headaches. I'm on the 4th day of taking 10mg of Lexapro.

Has anyone experienced extreme tiredness or fatigue from taking hydrochlorothiazide?

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine - Does anyone feel tired & unmotivated?

I've been taking adderall 30 mg 2x a day, for atleast 8 yrs. I got my prescription filled 3 days ago and noticed the pills weren't the same. It was Dextroamphetine 30 mg. I've been taking it for the past 3 days and I am SO tired and I don't feel like doing anything. It almost makes me not even take... read more

Does clomipramine cause severe fatigue and weakness. I only take about 10mgs for a few days?

I've only taken about 10mgs at night for a few days and already feel extremely weak with absolutely no energy. I've had a total thyroidectomy and take levothyroxine every morning. I can't take any ssris as one of them made me suicidal and had very bad reactions to every one I took. I don't normally... read more

Methotrexate - Is extreme tiredness & lethargy a side effect?

I started methotrexate 2 evenings ago (6 pills q 7 days). After a full 6 hours of sleep, I am still extremely tired and have been sleeping in my recliner since getting up at 7:00am. It's now nearly 11 am and I think I could probably sleep here all day. Is this a side effect? It's pretty alarming... read more

Wellbutrin XL - Wellbutrin and fatigue?

I am on my 2nd day of taking Wellbutrin XL 150mg. I've noticed that I am very tired. Do you think that it is a side effect from starting the medicine?

Extreme fatigue on Effexor XR?

I started Effexor XR 75mg 2 weeks ago to wean off Pristiq 50mg. Ever since I started taking it, I've been extremely tired with no energy or motivation, and my appetite has markedly increased. Is this typical for this medication? I know it's only been 2 weeks, but it seems to be getting worse.