Posted by kingcolon on March 29, 2006, at 10:33:40
In reply to Re: amotivational syndrome on antidepressants, posted by ian34 on March 28, 2006, at 23:00:20
I've posted on the dopamine agonists for amotivational syndrome, and have found Requip very helpful. Another member is trying it now. Mirapex is an alternative.
It seems to drive goal directed behavior in me, regardless of whether I particularly "want" to do it. There is information separating "wanting" from "liking" tied to dopamine receptors. I believe the opioid system seems to modulate pleasure more than the dopaminergic system. At least, they interact in both respects.
There's also data on Provigil for this.
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