Posted by anxiety_free on November 16, 2004, at 15:02:46
In reply to Re: anhedonia » anxiety_free, posted by jujube on November 15, 2004, at 9:52:22
Hey! I think Anafranil may very well help you, although its a kind of odd choice for anhedonia (its the official TCA for obsessive compulsive disorder). Anyway, if it doesn't, ask about Tofranil and/or Tofranil PM...most docs seem comfy with Tofranil, since it was the first tricyclic and has been around forever. The PM version is newer, its what I take...if your insurance will cover it, I'd whole-heartedly recommend the PM version. Tricyclics can be and have been augmented by stimulants..I personally take 60mgs of adderall a day, along with another AD. Some docs are a bit wary of this kind of combo, but its pretty common....I would think that, especially with Provigil, your doc would flexible. Other than that...if all else fails to ease your depression/anhedonia, you can try mood-stabilizers, maybe anti-psychotics...but personally I think more stimulation would help you more. What drug combos have you tried in the past? Did any help, even for a little while? Did any worsen the situation? I'm just curious. Good luck!
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