Overcoming drowsiness (Sibelium)

Specific Illnesses & Conditions VM/MAV
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Hi all

I’ve had MAV around 3 years now, and have found the best combination of drugs (for me) to be Effexor and Sibelium. They control the symptoms pretty well. However, there’s a nasty side effect: drowsiness, especially around early to mid morning. Does anyone else experience have the same meds combination and experience this? How do other folk combat the drowsiness? I find myself napping a lot, but that’s not very productive (I work for myself; double-edged sword for a MAV sufferer). Would love to hear some effective strategies at overcoming the at times overwhelming drowsiness

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Im’ not on that combo, but do get the odd day when I’m just overwhelmingly tired. Afraid the only thing that works for me is a nap - not a long one, just 45 min to an hour. Lets me get back on with things (I’m self employed as well). Although I must say that regular exercise (daily) has meant this a rarer occurrence that it used to be.