Sleepiness after taking depression medication can be a side effect of the medication itself. Antidepressant medications have a sedative effect and can cause drowsiness, as well as gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea and vomiting. It is normal to experience sleepiness as a side effect of the medication. It is recommended to talk to your doctor about your condition so that you can adjust your medication in time. It is important to note that there will be some relief after the dose of the drug is reduced or discontinued. Attention to routine, early to bed and early to rise, resolutely do not stay up late, must ensure sufficient rest and sleep time, reduce the daytime sleep time, try to do physical and mental relaxation, reduce the adverse stimuli, maintain a happy mood, do some of their favorite things, learn to release their own, such as singing, dancing, food and so on, in order to divert attention. The application of drugs should strictly follow the doctor’s instructions, in the process of taking drugs feel uncomfortable, should immediately stop the drug to consult a doctor.