Which meds are making me sleepy/no effects from caffeine and alcohol?

[paganpoetry]

The last week or so, I've been sleeping 16+ hours a day and am extremely lethargic and weak when I am awake. I've also noticed that drinking alcohol just makes me feel completely crappy and tired physically but appears to have no intoxicating effect. My morning coffee also does zero for me now. Don't worry - I'm not planning on quitting my meds anytime soon because of any of these things, in fact the alcohol effect might be helpful, but I've taken all of these meds in combinations or in different dosages before and don't remember the alcohol/caffeine thing, so I'm very curious as to what it may be. 

 

Right now, I'm on Lamictal 100 mg, Cymbalta 30 mg, Buspar 20 mg 2x/day. I've been on the Lamictal for about a month, but went from 50 mg to 100 mg about a week ago - the same time I started the Cymbalta and Buspar. My diagnoses are Bipolar II, GAD, PTSD, and ADD. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated!

[Ohmy]

It's a fucking lottery. Even your doc wouldn't be able to give you the answer (but she/he might not tell you that).

 

So disregard this: I'd guess Lamictal. Cymbalta and buspar ought to be more activating than anything. But yeah, I've gotten sleepy from venlafaxine.

[CeremonyNewOrder]

I don't recall lamictal, Cymbalta, or buspar having an effect on sleep. You should probably contact your pdoc about your concerns.

[jt07]

Cymbalta made me slightly sleepy. Lamictal is neutral for me, but some people do get sedation from it while others are activated by it. The point is that Lamictal can be sedating for some people. I don't remember how I reacted to Buspar, but I don't think I was overly sedated on it.

[dancingteapot]

I've never taken BuSpar but I have taken the others and I don't think they were the contributers to my fatigue. It's a crapshoot.

[paganpoetry]

Thanks for the replies. Contacting this doctor is pretty difficult, as it is with most free clinic doctors in my experience. I think I will at least wait a few days and see if it subsides.

I'm pretty fatigued and sleep tons when I'm depressed too, but it seems to have increased since upping the Lamictal and Buspar and adding Cymbalta.

If only I could ever remember to keep a coherent log of meds and side effects! :/

[paganpoetry]

I will move the topic or post elsewhere if need be, but I'd like to also ask: If this extreme sleepiness is caused by starting the Cymbalta or upping the Lamictal, how long will it typically last? Thanks a bunch.

[Wonderful.Cheese]

I will move the topic or post elsewhere if need be, but I'd like to also ask: If this extreme sleepiness is caused by starting the Cymbalta or upping the Lamictal, how long will it typically last? Thanks a bunch.

Side effects are tricky. They can fade within days or weeks or with an adjustment.

Or they just may never really get all that better.

For me personally, usually things have gotten better.

Best to put a call in to your pdoc though.