Posted by MsD on August 12, 1999, at 13:28:08
In reply to Re: Good combination for ADD/depression..., posted by Ania on August 9, 1999, at 20:24:30
> Hi Everyone,
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> I've been reading your postings with great interest.
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> I'm being treated for depression and not ADD, but I have similar side-effects with my meds as you do. I would like to change from synthetic meds to natural ones, or at least supplement with the alternatives.
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> My major side-effects are tiredness, sleepiness, physical fatigue, weight gain, and mental cloudiness.
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> I'm taking Effexor XR and was taking Prozac with it. I stopped Prozac yesterday and started 5-HTP, 50 mg twice daily as an AD and an appetite suppressant (but it makes me sleepy!).
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> I read somewhere that adding Ritalin to AD's can elevate the tiredness and weight gain.
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> Can anyone help me out?
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> Ania
Uh-oh... (I'm so confused)I was just about to get some 5-HTP...I realize that the results of each of these meds varies individually, that's the understatement of the year, huh? (dammit, I want a magic pill!!) hehe but seriously, can I ask you all what (if anything) seems to be agreed by the majority here *not* to cause sleepiness/fatigue... this is what I am primarily fighting. If I can combat that I can at least stay awake long enough to figure out what else I need to do ;o)
MsD
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