Posted by desolationrower on April 1, 2011, at 13:09:57
In reply to Re: Alpha-delta sleep and cymbalta? » desolationrower, posted by Christia on March 31, 2011, at 22:25:01
> Hi,
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> I've tried imipramine, desipramine, and one other (not sure which--long time ago).
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> I seem to be incredibly sensitive to meds. I tried every one of the SSRIs in turn. None worked for me. Most made me sleepy, some more than others. Effexor made me super-tired but at least worked on the depression. Had to sleep 10 hours/night on 37.5 and 12 on 75 mgs. I was a grad student at the time so I could actually live with that.
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> Cymbalta has been by far the best, has always made me somewhat fatigued but that seems worse now. I'm not sure why that would be?
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> This site is great! So much knowledge. I have to look up 5ht2c and 5ht2a to see what they are. Had to look up cyproheptadine as well. WOuld this be to improve sleep?
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> Thanks again!
>no problem.
Yes, it does a couple things, all of which should improve sleep quality, especially slow wave (delta) sleep.
cymbalta isn't too unusual, i would guess any difference would just be in how your brain is working now.
If you have good antidepressant or pain effect, and it is just fatigue, have you thought about a stimulant (probably modafinil) for the fatigue?
or, could try mirtazapine. But make sure you get up to a high enough dose, or it will just make you super tired all the time.
Also, i'm not sure are you trying to treat the depression or pain or sleep more?
-d/r
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