Posted by andrewb on February 16, 2000, at 23:57:31
In reply to ADs and sleepiness., posted by Janet from Brazil on February 16, 2000, at 10:13:49
> I suffer from dysthymia with chronc fatigue. All the ADs I've taken , including Reboxetine,Welbutrin and now Parnate have exacerbated the tiredness. Right now I can barely keep my eyes open. My doc. says this is unusual. Can anyone tell me what is going on? Thanks Jan
Janet,
I've read of such an atypical response to Parnate, so your not alone. Here are some suggestions (I wish I could be of more help):
1) Present your question to an expereinced Psychopharmocologist tied to a major University. Such a person is most likely to have expereince with your type of symtomology and may know what should be done to help you.
2) Also, if you are getting a blood test, test for low DHEA or cortisol, both associated with CFS and fatigue.
3) Try a two week trial of magnesium (i.e. 800 mgs/day of Magnesium Citrate). Low magnesium is often associated with CFS and fatigue.
4) Try a 10 day trial of amisulpride (50 mg./day), known as Socian in Brazil. It is a dopamine active AD that can be invigorating. You haven't tried a dopamine active AD yet.My best wishes for your health,
Andrew
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