Posted by brynb on July 24, 2014, at 12:33:44
In reply to Re: BRINTELLIX, posted by ihatedrugs1 on July 24, 2014, at 12:09:59
> > Thanks everyone for your input. It doesn't sound very promising. I'm still on Lexapro 20mg, Ativan, Tramadol and Vyvanse (mg varies).
> >
> > I've noticed I can't take Vyvanse "breaks"; if I do, my mood and energy level dips way too low. But, I'm wondering if it's causing an underlying melancholia that I can't shake, along with a cranky, irritable mood that hits me in the afternoon. I'm fighting it as I love the initial energy and mood elevation it gives me, though I'm not so sure it's worth it.
> >
> > Thanks again--wishing happiness (or at least some peace) to all of you.
> >
> > -b
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> Brynb,
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> I also take Vyvanse and the same happens to me.Sometimes I take an additional Adderall in the afternoon to extend the relief it offers. In the beginning with Vyvanse, it would last a while, now I'm lucky if I get 5 hours of relief. The melancholia is part of the comedown. I wonder if anyone knows how to make it less pronounced.
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> ihatedrugs
hi ihatedrugs,that makes sense. and i had a feeling that was the culprit. i've lowered my dose to 30mg daily, which, like you said, doesn't really do much anymore, but the higher i go, the more irritable i get. as for the melancholia, i have to decide if it's worth it for me to continue. sadness is one of the more pronounced symptoms of my depression, so naturally i need to avoid anything that makes it worse.
thanks!
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