Posted by Janet from Brazil on February 18, 2000, at 1:35:30
In reply to Re: ADs and sleepiness., posted by andrewb on February 16, 2000, at 23:57:31
> > 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
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> Janet,
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> 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.
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> My best wishes for your health,
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> AndrewThank you very much your advice is greatly appreciated. Jan
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