Posted by craig getty on August 5, 2004, at 23:04:03
Can someone tell me which meds increase dopamine and are legal in the U.S.?
I'm currently on Wellbutrin and Effexor. I think more dopamine is what I need for my dysthymia, daytime sleepiness, and low motivation.
I have been on Wellbutrin (350 mg) for the last several months but was still tired and low in motivation. So, my pdoc added Effexor. I have been on it for a month (1st week @ 75mg and since then 150 mg). Effexor was supposed to give me more energy, but so far I think it is making me more tired - maybe because I always wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep.
Provigil and Ritalin have not worked for me in the past (I developed a quick tolerance), so my pdoc is reluctant to try another stimulant. I've even tried ginseng, ginko, and vitamin B for energy, but these don't work.
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