Posted by Bob on April 6, 2002, at 18:45:32
In reply to Sleeping my life away, posted by Phoebe Hayes on April 6, 2002, at 3:46:02
Ritch's post is right on the money. SSRIs have always induced hypersomnia in me, but it is a delayed effect (after months of taking it). When it finally does kick in, though, my sleep habits are exactly as you describe. Getting out of bed in the morning is extremely difficult! I haven't come across too many other people who describe this problem as closely to mine as you have.
The only relief I've found from this drug-induced hypersomnia "syndrom" is from the newer antiseizure drugs, such as Lamictal, Topomax, etc. I've found them somewhat hard to tolerate for a number of reasons, though, and I don't think they are the final answer for me.
Bob
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