Posted by SLS on July 6, 2000, at 16:34:34
In reply to Effexor XR Recent Sleepiness:Adrafinil/Stimulants?, posted by Cybil on July 5, 2000, at 18:06:15
Just a few ideas...
I think Ritalin deserves a look at first if you are to go with the stimulant strategy. Adding Wellbutrin may be something to consider in its place. Lastly, I get the impression that Celexa may not cause the type of late-onset fatigue that you describe. I'm not sure. I found it interesting that someone here (female) who experienced a loss of libido at a low dosage of Celexa recovered it upon raising the dosage.
Effexor and Wellbutrin is a pretty good combination.
Good luck.
- Scott
> P.S. Also, a philosophical thought: it seems like with both Zoloft and Effexor XR, I got a boost of energy when I first started on them (as compared with the depression/anxiety I was feeling prior). After a few months, however, the lethargy became more pronounced. Do you think that when the serotonin system gets returned to normal, continued depression-treatment-level doses give the body a surplus of serotonin (i.e., sleepy mellowness?) Just a thought...A good one IMHO.
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