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Posted by SDW on January 2, 2005, at 23:32:22
I have been taking MIRAPEX for 17 days. I have been at 1.5 mg/day, the lowest therapeutic dose, for about one week.
There have been no noticeable improvements in my symptoms, though this is still a low dose and it may be necessary to hit 2.5 –3mg day before there is any noticeable benefit.
I have also added CYMBALTA (currently 60 mg/day for about one week).
I am seeking relief for anhedonia/apathy and fatigue
I welcome experiences people have had with either or both of these meds.
Wishing everyone a Euthymic New Year….
Posted by SLS on January 3, 2005, at 9:22:18
In reply to MIRAPEX update / CYMBALTA, posted by SDW on January 2, 2005, at 23:32:22
> Wishing everyone a Euthymic New Year….
:-)And you along with everyone else!
- Scott
Posted by jerrympls on January 3, 2005, at 21:03:10
In reply to MIRAPEX update / CYMBALTA, posted by SDW on January 2, 2005, at 23:32:22
> I have been taking MIRAPEX for 17 days. I have been at 1.5 mg/day, the lowest therapeutic dose, for about one week.
>
> There have been no noticeable improvements in my symptoms, though this is still a low dose and it may be necessary to hit 2.5 –3mg day before there is any noticeable benefit.
>
> I have also added CYMBALTA (currently 60 mg/day for about one week).
>
> I am seeking relief for anhedonia/apathy and fatigue
>
> I welcome experiences people have had with either or both of these meds.
>
> Wishing everyone a Euthymic New Year….
>Hi SDW
I'm on Cymbalta 60mg and Mirapex .5mg. I've been on the Mirapex for 4 months. My doc and I have decided that the Cymbalta is causing - if not exasterbating - my apathy, so we're switching to Lexapro. He wants to try to augment with Metyrapone (1000mg) before increasing the Mirapex. We're not exactly sure it's the Cymbalta that's been causing the increased apathy - but it seemed to get worse for me soon after starting the Cymbalta. HOWEVER - it may work for you. I don't mean to be a downer!
The main symptoms of my depression are severe apathy/anhedonia and fatigue as well. Keep us updated as you move the Mirapex up to a higher dose. Any side effects?
Jerry
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