Sleep Apnea Questions

Venlafaxine - can this make you constantly fatigued and sleepy?

I have been taking venlafaxine XR, 150mg for several months now. I have almost constant fatigue and / or sleepiness throughout the day. This problem is interferring with my quality of life. I have tallked to my family dr.& psychiatrist several times about this problem. They seem to dismiss it!... read more

What about short term memory loss with Escitalopram??

I have been taking Lexapro for 2 years and have had pretty bad neck and shoulder pain most of the time, and my sleep apnea has gotten worse (I have a physical in December and will address this issue with my Doctor) in the last 4 to 6 months I am having big problems with short term memory loss such... read more

Pristiq causing sweats and chills?

I'm on 150 mg Pristiq since 9 sep now exp chills and sweats at night and early morning. Also have sleep apnea and using cpap which I find very uncomfortable. My question, will an increase in dose make it better or worse? Also seeing a counsellor due for second visit this week. I'm feeling... read more

Back Pain - I am on gabapentin, diclofenac and tramadol for herniated neck, mid and lower spine?

... injury. my doctor is refusing to refill tramadol until I have a sleep apnea study, and physical assessment. is there some emergency thing I can do to get my tramadol medication tomorrow? or am i just squirming in bed in pain? I was laid off work and have no insurance and no income, except very... read more

Effexor and Sleep Apnea?

Sorry for my bad english... I’m now convinced that taking Effexor (150 mg) cause me to have central sleep apnea (CSA). For the long version that explains how I come to this conclusion I invite you to read everything, for the short version, let's say I'm caught between living with... read more

Leukocytosis - my WBC test was 14.1.Is that number terribly high? Should I be overly concened ?

Ive been very ill with copd; respiratory failure; paralyzed right diaphragm upward;severe sleep apnea; had mersa in my lungs also while I was inpatient 1 1/2 yrs. ago. Ive been doing better. New dr. so I think she's overly concerned about one blood test. Should I be worried & really check... read more

How do I control my sleep apnea?

How can I reduce my medications?

I would like to reduce the number of medications I am on. I currently am borderline diabetic, high cholesterol, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, major depression disorder, general anxiety disorder.

Drug interactions with Wellbutrin XL?

I had been taking Wellbutrin in conjunction with Lexapro for help with depression, anxiety, and nicotine cravings, and some other medicines for sleep apnea, transition related HRT, and seasonal allergies (Spironolactone, Estradiol Valerate, Montelukast, Loratadine). I had been taking ambien 10mg... read more