Posted by W. Suggs on June 12, 1999, at 21:41:34
In reply to Re: Low-No Energy on Meds, posted by Peter on June 12, 1999, at 17:17:21
Jeff, I also am in sales and have gone through some of the similar experiences. Currently I am taking Wellbutrin SR bid (early am and at lunch), with moderate results. I have been through most of the ssri's w/limited success. One thing I know for sure is that a lot of these meds will decrease your REM sleeep resulting with your mentioned symptoms, grouped together in EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness). They lable this as Idiopathic Hypersomnolence - NO KIDDING!!! Just another fancy way to say that they do not know why you are sleepy. I took a sleep study and was removed from the effexor because it might interfer with my REM sleep. This did seem to help somewhat. I also know that some Dr's will prescribe cytomel (T3) as an adjunct or lithium 300 mg bid (worked wonders with me). Good luck!!
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