Posted by karaS on October 16, 2004, at 14:33:55
In reply to Re: tired all the time, but happy » vicksnow, posted by earthgirl on October 16, 2004, at 12:46:07
> Dear Vicksnow,
>
> Wow, I was on Proac 60mg, Wellbutrin 300mg, and Klonopin 3-4mg for 10 years, too!! And for the past year or so I was soooooooooooooo tired and sleepy all day long. Terrible.
>
> My pdoc said to cut back on the Klonopin, which i did very slowly. It was really hard. Very slow. I am now down to 1mg Klonopin and I am doing much better during the day. Much more awake and not wanting to lay down and take a nap all the time.
>
> Also, I just switched to Cymbalta. I am on Day 5. I spent the past month tapering off of Prozac. I find the Cymbalta to be mildly energizing. I feel more motivated and alert.
> It is mild, but it is there.
>
> So, that's my two cents for you. You have been on Prozac for so long, if I were you, I would give Cymbalta a try.
>
> Earthgirl
Hi Earthgirl,I'm confused as to why you felt the need to slowly reduce the Prozac. It's the easiest drug to go off of. In fact, it's often introduced at the time people are tapering off of other SSRIs (to prevent withdrawal effects because of it's long half-life.)
Also, I've read a couple of your other posts on Cymbalta and they are very encouraging. I've been meaning to start it myself these last couple of weeks but haven't found the right time. (I'vew been really busy and I hate starting new medications!)
Anyway, I'm glad to hear it's working out for you so far. Please continue to keep us posted!
Thanks,
Kara
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