Posted by SLS on November 5, 2004, at 7:39:09
In reply to 5 o'clock fatigue...Nardil?, posted by gardenergirl on November 5, 2004, at 2:12:09
> I am currently taking 60 mg of Nardil spread out over four doses (6 am, 12 pm, 5 pm, and 10 pm). I find I am just exhausted around 4:30ish or five o'clock. At first I thought it was because I needed to eat. I do feel better after eating dinner, which is usually around seven-ish. I took my blood sugar today, and it was 107. Eating a snack at four doesn't always help. I get home and just want to go to sleep. If I do nap, I can sleep til ten at night.
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> So, could this be Nardil? Any other thoughts or tips? Thanks!
> ggIt most likely is the Nardil. The mechanism behind this daytime sleepiness isn't completely understood, but might be the result of the effect Nardil has on the circadian rhythm. Also, blood pressure tends to ebb around 4:00pm and can sometimes contribute to sleepiness. The simplest solution might be to use caffeine. You might want to try a cup of coffee between 3-4pm. You can optimize caffeine treatment by changing the dosage and the time when you take it. Remember, caffeine is a drug, and you are trying to use it that way. Ideally, you would like to use the minimum necessary to obtain the desired effect. You might build up some tolerance initially, but you will find a stable dosage through experimentation.
- Scott
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