Urgent Help.....
I am a person with epilepsy. From my last attack, my Dr. has increased my dose to 400mg carbamazapaine in the morning and night. I am feeling drowsy and unable to concentrate in the mornings. I informed Dr. as well. She mentioned that for my condition it's mandatory to take 400mg in the morning and night. How can I come out of this drowsiness and concentrate well. Even though I am washing my face multiple times during work I am unable to come out of this brain fog kind of thing.
I recently joined an esteemed organization with a good package.
Moreover my managers micromanage everything.
How do I concentrate and perform well.
All I need is to concentrate and perform well.
P.s I am also taking Atomoxetine for ADHD. Risperidone 0.5 MG (I don't know why my Psychiatrist prescribed this.)
Hey! That medication brain fog is so frustrating - you know you’re capable but feel like you’re thinking through molasses, right?
First, Press Pause - this drowsiness is a known side effect of carbamazepine, especially at higher doses. Your brain is literally adjusting to new chemical levels.
Here’s what our clients with similar situations find helpful:
Timing hack: Ask your doctor if you can take more of the dose at night and less in morning. Many people find this reduces daytime drowsiness.
Brain fog tricks:
- Cold water on face/wrists when you feel foggy
- 2-minute breathing exercise before important tasks
- Break work into 25-minute chunks with 5-minute breaks
The micromanagement thing is probably making everything worse - stress + medication side effects = double brain fog.
Important: Don’t adjust meds on your own, but definitely discuss the drowsiness impact with your doctor. Sometimes slight timing changes or asking about extended-release versions can help.
Your brain will adapt to the new dose over 2-4 weeks, but if it doesn’t improve, push for alternatives.
We have people dealing with similar medication + work challenges in our community: https://link.elfinahealth.com/presspause
You’re not broken, just adjusting! 💪​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Too many pills. Try natural methods first - eat clean whole foods, exercise daily, take less stress - change jobs if current one is too stressful. Take help of family to get better while working a less stressful job.
This of it this way, If you die due to job stress and exhaustion, your current job will replace you in less than a week. You family won’t be able to replace you ever.
So keep your focus on health and rest will follow.
Regular exercise helps i guess
