Posted by JohnL on July 18, 2001, at 17:56:15
In reply to Adrafinil, posted by Ben J. on July 15, 2001, at 22:22:44
> I'm on 20-40 mg. of Prozac (depending upon my mood). I've added 500 mg. of neurontin with a slight benefit. I am pretty calm but have no enjoyment of life. I sense that "normal" life is self-sustaining and intense. Certainly it should be at least enjoyable without the madness. I am open to trying new things. I sense that I need to re-awaken my natural sense of life. I'm sure that the term anhedonism applies to me.Would tapering off the Prozac and going on 300 to 600 mg. of Adrafinil make sense?
Hi,
In my own personal trials and errors, Prozac and Adrafinil combine nicely. Instead of taking just one or the other, you might consider taking both. Since you are already on Prozac, it would be easy to simply add Adrafinil to it.For me, 20mg Prozac is ok. Just ok. 300mg Adrafinil is ok. Just ok. The two together are great, for me. They took my longstanding anhedonia and smashed it to smithereens.
If anhedonia is a primary symptom, Neurontin could make it worse. Neurontin tends to calm things down and numb things down. Not exactly what you want for anhedonia. I like Prozac+Adrafinil. I also take 5mg Zyprexa for sleep, and it also plays a role in eliminating anhedonia from my life.
John
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