Posted by ChrisK on April 20, 2002, at 5:37:51
In reply to anhedonia (from Depakote) - IsoM and others, posted by Krazy Kat on April 19, 2002, at 14:19:45
KK,
I had a big problem with anhedonia for a long time. The one med that brought me out of it was Mirapex. I don't know if it could help in your case but I have heard of others who have had a good reaction to it.
I take it in addition to Nortriptyline and Zyprexa. I never tried it while on a med that made me emotionless (and I've tried enough of them.) IMO meds like Depakote are made to make you feel flat. They eliminate both the highs and lows. For me, Nortriptyline eliminates my lows but I was just having a hard time finding joy in anything. Now (w/Mirapex) I can enjoy a round of golf or a nice dinner.
It's a Parkinson's med so it is definitely an off label use but I was able to find a few studies that show it working aas an AD.
Good Luck finding something that helps,
Chris
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