Posted by jerrympls on September 12, 2003, at 23:04:28
Nardil has been good for me - but after a couple months on it - it seems to have lost its luster. I'm on 75mgs. I feel less depressed - but still have a lot of lethargy (can't get up the energy to clean my apt., do dishes, laundry, etc), a LOT of daytimes sleepiness and a big lack of motivation. I'm a musician and although some of my "want" to listen to music has returned, I don't feel the passion to perform music. I still don't have any interest in my former hobbies and can barely get off the couch some days. Work has been better - but I just feel like giving up many days because I'm so apathetic.
I asked my psych doc (a 4th year resident) if we could add a small amount of Ritalin (even though I provided her some info about it being safe) - but she stays away from anything her PDA says is contraindicated with MAOIs. What about Provigil? I just need a small amount of a stimulant but how to convince her that any are safe? Maybe a switch to Parnate? My other choice is to go to high doses of Effexor + lithium and perhaps a stimulant.
Anyone at all out there have any insight into this issue of augmenting Nardil?? There has to be SOMETHING.
Please please please -- anyone with any experiences??? knowledge?????
Thanks MUCH in advance!!
Jerry
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