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Posted by sisyphus on August 24, 2003, at 3:48:44
Hi,
I have been on generic Prozac for several weeks, but still suffer from fatigue. Does it mean that I will also feel fatigue if I switch to other SSRI ad?
Thanks.
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 24, 2003, at 6:33:54
In reply to SSRI - Fatigue, posted by sisyphus on August 24, 2003, at 3:48:44
The SSRIs vary highly in that regard... while most find Prozac to be "activating", others may find it sedating. Likewise, some people may find a sedating SSRI like Luvox to be stimulating. <shrug>
Have you thought about simply adding a small dose of Provigil to your dose of Prozac? It's a very safe, mild stimulant that doctors aren't at all afraid to prescribe. It belongs to a new class of drugs referred to as eugeroics ("good-arousal"). It is FDA-indicated for use in narcolepsy, but the manufacturer is seeking approval for use in excessive daytime sleepiness as well. I'm very confident that Provigil would solve your problem -- and if the Prozac is working, I certainly wouldn't advise switching to another medication that may or may not work for you. Hope this helps!
Posted by sisyphus on August 24, 2003, at 7:12:08
In reply to Re: SSRI - Fatigue ?sisyphus, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 24, 2003, at 6:33:54
Thank you for your advice.
In fact, I added Adrafinil and the result is good. I feel awake and able to think again. I am a man, and SSRI causes problem to my libido. I am now trying Wellbutrin. Today is my 2nd day on it. I hope it can help me. Otherwise, I will add Prozac again.
> The SSRIs vary highly in that regard... while most find Prozac to be "activating", others may find it sedating. Likewise, some people may find a sedating SSRI like Luvox to be stimulating. <shrug>
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> Have you thought about simply adding a small dose of Provigil to your dose of Prozac? It's a very safe, mild stimulant that doctors aren't at all afraid to prescribe. It belongs to a new class of drugs referred to as eugeroics ("good-arousal"). It is FDA-indicated for use in narcolepsy, but the manufacturer is seeking approval for use in excessive daytime sleepiness as well. I'm very confident that Provigil would solve your problem -- and if the Prozac is working, I certainly wouldn't advise switching to another medication that may or may not work for you. Hope this helps!
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