Posted by SLS on October 19, 2012, at 9:04:48
In reply to Re: This is a bit frightening. Alert but not awake. » AlexCanada, posted by SLS on October 19, 2012, at 4:11:28
Hi Alex.
I don't have any immediate answers for you.
What is your diagnosis?
Have you been screened for ADHD?
How would you describe your depression?
Have you tried stimulants (amphetamine or methylphenidate)?
Have you ever tried a MAOI (Parnate or Nardil)?
What other drugs have you tried and what were the results?
A dopaminergic cocktail could include Lamictal, Abilify, Wellbutrin, and methylphenidate. I know that the use of Lamictal and Abilify seem counterintuitive at first, but they do support dopamine function, albeit via different mechanisms.
Some people gain a great deal of cognitive improvement using Aricept, a drug used for treating Dementia Alzheimer's Type (DAT). My only concern with that drug is that depression is a theoretical side effect. Still, some people do quite well with it. In fact, one person I now had a very robust antidepressant effect with Aricept.
Are you confident in your doctor?
- Scott
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