Posted by MB on August 7, 2001, at 13:36:10
In reply to Re: Fatigue and depression » MB, posted by SalArmy4me on August 7, 2001, at 12:09:11
Hey SalArmy4me,
Thanks for the references! You're like a research guru, I appreciate it. Unfortunately, the only way I can tolorate something stimulating like Effexor or Wellbutrin is with a benzodiazepine (which is contraindicated in someone like me with a history of illicit self-medication). However, I keep forgetting about MAOI ADs, and I will check the links you quoted above. When I go back to see a pdoc, I will mention MAOIs as a possible avenue. I had given up because SSRIs/Effexor didn't work; tricyclics, Remeron and neuroleptics were to antihistaminic; and Wellbutrin was only tolorable with Xanax which I can't take because I'm in alcohol recovery. **I had totally forgoton about MAOIs** They may be the answer!! Thanks.One question about Selegiline: is it the type of drug shrinks will shy away from? A google search turned up that it is an "alternative" treatment.
> You could probably use a more stimulating antidepressant like Buproprion, Venlafaxine, Selegiline (http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Selegiline-for-depression.html), or Tranylcypromine.
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> http://www.preskorn.com/cgi-bin/sp.pl?words=buproprion&wt=be&bl=an&d=/books/omd_s8.html
> http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Fatigue-not-responding-to-.html
> http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Antidepressants-for-CFS.html
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