How to handle fatigue related to medication?

How to handle fatigue related to medication?

My 19-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Her medication is making her feel extremely fatigued. How to handle fatigue related to medication?

3 Answers

Laeeq Tahir

Psychiatrist

Moncton, NB

Please ensure at least 3 liters of water intake on a daily basis as well as regular physical exercise and sleep hygiene.

David B. Brockway

Councelor/Therapist

Seminole, FL

Tell the doctor or therapist and have them change the medication. If they eventually don’t, you need to find another therapist and doctor

Dr. David J. Koehn

Psychologist

Fort Myers, Florida

See if this link helps in answering your question:

https://www.healthyplace.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-medications/side-effects-of-bipolar-medication-and-how-to-treat-them