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@Craigsobering, this is definitely something to discuss with your doctor.
Meds are never one-size-fits-all, and it takes a lot of medically-supervised trial-and-error to find what the med(s) and dose(s) for each person. Even when you’ve found the right combination, things can change over time, so your doctor should still be monitoring your situation on an ongoing basis.
All meds carry some risk of side effects. You and your doctor need to decide if the potential benefits of a med outweigh the potential (or actual) side effects.
In your case, it sounds like the side effects are enough of a problem that your current med &/or dose need to be re-evaluated by you and your doctor.
Are you keeping a journal of your med/dose and effects (good & bad) and any other factors that could have affected you that day? This is the only way for you and your doctor to track things on a daily basis. Take your journal with you to your doctor’s appointments, and discuss it.
Your treatment is a partnership, so if something doesn’t feel right, let your “partners” know!
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