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Is it normal to have fatigue when Im on numerous medications

 
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Is it normal to have fatigue when I'm on numerous medications every day. I have diabetes; medications: Bupropn HCL 300mg X,Cymbalta 60mg, lorazapam o.5 mg 2 times a day, lisinopril 10mg, hydrochorot 25mg, seroquel XR 50mg, Lansoprazole 15mg once a day lipitor 80 mg, Metformin 500mg, & 1 baby aspirin. I have fibromyalgia in my chest wall muscles and my lower back the back being the worst). I tell my psychiastrist I'm very fatigued and he doesn't say anything to answer me. Over the long run, what effects can this have on me. Two years ago I was in the hospital for 4 weeks for severe clinical depress and had some ECT treatments in the hospital and some as an outpatient -- 31 in all. I lost so much memory. Also, I'm thirsty all the time, is that normal too from the med's? Patricia Vazquez

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Hi, Patricia,


Welcome to Just Answer and thanks for your question. Yes, all of the psychiatric medications (bupropion, cymbalta, lorazepam, seroquel) you are on have a possible side effect of fatigue, tiredness or even dizziness. In addition, fibromyalgia itself has fatigue as a symptom. The HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) may be the culprit with the thirst. Also if your blood glucose is not in good control, that can make you thirsty. I hope you are drinking plenty of water throughout the day (6-8 glasses) since you need plenty of fluids when you take a diuretic like HCTZ.

 

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