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Re: Energy or lack thereof » lymom3

Posted by Jlx on September 14, 2006, at 18:45:53

In reply to Energy or lack thereof, posted by lymom3 on September 8, 2006, at 17:12:17

> Sorry if this has been asked and answered but I'm new at considering alternatives to prescription meds. I take Lamictal, Topamax, Inderal and Ritalin. I guess since I started the Topamax and can't drink soda anymore I've noticed my lack of energy because I don't get my caffeine anymore. That was my pick me up throughout the day. Not over done or addicted but I feel a thousand times better on my bipolar meds than I ever did experimenting with anti depressants. I can deal with life better...all of that but I just can't ever seem fully awake or have quite enough energy to do the things that I need to get done.
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> I already take 60mg of Ritalin LA for ADHD. I have thought about Provigil but it is not covered under my drug plan for off label use and I for sure can't afford it otherwise. I don't want to take a bunch of crazy stuff and I hate the thought of straight caffeine pills although I guess I was doing that by drinking soda...guess it just tasted better. Anyone else have something that works for you?

I agree that with that combo of meds, messing around with alternatives could be contraindicated.

You might try a basic multi vitamin/mineral though. Maybe a little extra vitamin C, magnesium or magnesium/calcium.

The guy who owns my local health food store sold me on this recently. He said he takes it every day. I haven't tried it yet but there's nothing there that should cause an probs to anyone, I don't think:

Now Foods, Instant Energy B12, 2000 mcg

http://www.iherb.com/store/ProductDetails.aspx?c=Herbs&pid=NOW-00497

Generally though, nothing is as strong as a stimulant drug.

JL


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