Beverly Hills, CA
A 31-year-old male asked:
Adderall, effexor (venlafaxine) and klonipin no longer seem to be working. contant fatigue irritatingly overall stressed and depression can't function take more adderall than i should just to get relief.
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Krishna Kumaranswered
Psychiatry 57 years experience
Medication Effects: I understand your discomfort.
You deserve relief.
Adderall is a medication for Attention deficit disorder, Effexor (venlafaxine) for depression and Klonopin for Anxiety.
Combination of all three medications can cause irritability, fatigue and depression.
Use Breathing Relaxation, Visual Imagery, Tai Chi, Yoga, Meditation.
See a Psychiatrist for diagnosis, need for medication, dose, benefits and side effects, Therapy
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Dr. William Coutts iianswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Major work up: You need to see your PCP and get a thorough history, physical and indicated diagnostic tests. Additionally, you need to optimize your life style. Your body knows whether you are vertical (sitting/standing) vs horizontal (lying down). So even if you are having difficulty getting 7-8 hrs of sleep, by remaining lying down, you get 80% rest. Eating three nutritious meals per day. Drinking 2 liters of
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Dr. Michael Blumenfieldanswered
Psychiatry 59 years experience
Take a step back: Sometimes you have to step back and look at the entire picture. You want to be sure you are physically OK and then work with a psychiatrist to figure out the probable diagnosis. There may be underlying psychological issues that have to be addressed with therapy as well as medication
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Last updated Apr 10, 2019
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