Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 > > I understand everything you have shared just now. It is so upsetting to > loose one's drive and energy. And the med's that help us endure the > pain, make us more exhausted. Hi Bert, all, The problem of extreme drowsiness/fatigue caused by so many of the medications pancreatitis patients need to take for pain control is another one of those " side effects " that can drastically affect the quality of life. There are a couple of other medications that can sometimes be prescribed to help counter-act this. One common one is Dextrostat, or it's generic Dexamphetamine, which is in the same class of drugs as Ritalin, something often prescribed for children with Attention Deficit DIsorder. Scientists aren't quite sure how/why it works for adults with severe drowsiness/fatigue syndrome, but it seems to. The other one, which is not so common, is a medication called Provigil (generic Modafinil). This is a memory-improving and mood-brightening psychostimulant. It enhances wakefulness and vigilance, but its pharmacological profile is notably different from the amphetamines or Ritalin. Provigil is less likely to cause jitteriness, anxiety, or excess locomotor activity - or lead to insomnia - than traditional stimulants. Talk to your doctor to see if one of these meds. might be of use in combating severe drowsiness/fatigue brought on by pain meds. Hope this helps. --Tull Assistant Moderator Pancreatitis Association, Int'l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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