Posted by anita on January 5, 2001, at 23:32:31
In reply to anergia, posted by Elizabeth on January 3, 2001, at 23:32:41
Hi Elizabeth,
Sorry to hear the Parnate is causing that apathy curse. As you might remember, loss of motivation, apathy, and lack of interest in life are extreme problems for me. I've been taking low-dose risperidone (1mg/day) for a few months now, and while the effect is quite subtle, I have noticed improvement in these areas, along with an improvement in my general depression. When I tried Zyprexa a long time ago briefly, I also noticed that I was "getting things done" more than usual.
So, maybe low-dose risperidone or zyprexa (but alas the weight gain) might help you. Or, maybe the Remeron will also help, given that it has 5HT2A antagonism as well. I really think I've improved depression-wise in the last year with Zoloft (plus my usual lamictal) and then with risperidone, and given that we are both treatment-resistant but responded to Nardil, maybe my combo might be worth a try for you if Remeron doesn't pan out?
Just wanting to help :-),
anitaP.S. Only 3-lb. weight gain with risperidone so far...
> Anybody have any success treating anergia? Even when my mood is fine, I have little motivation or drive. The only successful treatment I've found is mu opioid agonists. Has anybody else used opioids for this, and if so, were you able to maintain a constant dose?
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