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Cylert for fatigue?
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Cylert for fatigue?
by brian, Nov 30, 1999 12:00AM
RE: medication resistant depression, on 11/11/99 that I wrote.
What drugs would you recommend to overcome fatigue and difficulty concentrating to be combined with Effexor? I took Cylert and Prozac in the past with good results, are there any newer, better alternatives to Cylert these days? My anxiety attacks are under control, thanks to the Effexor and I think I could try a low dose of a stimulant again to "clear my head" and give me an occasional boost. I am currently in therapy, just had a good physical, and otherwise in good health and good cardiovascular shape, so most of the obvious fatigue causes have been evaluated.
P.S. A sleep clinic evaluation and ADD testing are pending insurance approval. I don't think I could have anemia as you suggested, wouldn't it have showed up on my recent "physical" blood tests?
Thank you again, Brian
What drugs would you recommend to overcome fatigue and difficulty concentrating to be combined with Effexor? I took Cylert and Prozac in the past with good results, are there any newer, better alternatives to Cylert these days? My anxiety attacks are under control, thanks to the Effexor and I think I could try a low dose of a stimulant again to "clear my head" and give me an occasional boost. I am currently in therapy, just had a good physical, and otherwise in good health and good cardiovascular shape, so most of the obvious fatigue causes have been evaluated.
P.S. A sleep clinic evaluation and ADD testing are pending insurance approval. I don't think I could have anemia as you suggested, wouldn't it have showed up on my recent "physical" blood tests?
Thank you again, Brian
Doctor's Answer
by HFHS-M.D-HG, Dec 03, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Brian,
I am glad that your anxiety attacks are under control with Effexor. I am not sure, from the information that was provided, whether you were tested for thyroid abnormalities/ electrolyte abnormalities etc. which can contribute to weakness. Since you had a normal physical with blood tests being done, I would assume that you may not be having anemia., Stimulant medications like Ritalin, Cylertand Dexedrine are used in the treatment of ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder) , Narcolepsy and Depressive disorders (particularly treatment resistant depression and depression in older people). The side effects from these medications are decreased appetite, weight loss, dizziness, slowed growth, insomnia. These medications were shown to be habit forming.
I would prefer to wait for sleep clinic evaluation and ADD testing before considering any stimulant usage. I would recommend that you discuss with your psychiatrist/ physician in detail about the alternatives that are available. I wish you good luck.
Key words: ADHD
I am glad that your anxiety attacks are under control with Effexor. I am not sure, from the information that was provided, whether you were tested for thyroid abnormalities/ electrolyte abnormalities etc. which can contribute to weakness. Since you had a normal physical with blood tests being done, I would assume that you may not be having anemia., Stimulant medications like Ritalin, Cylertand Dexedrine are used in the treatment of ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity disorder) , Narcolepsy and Depressive disorders (particularly treatment resistant depression and depression in older people). The side effects from these medications are decreased appetite, weight loss, dizziness, slowed growth, insomnia. These medications were shown to be habit forming.
I would prefer to wait for sleep clinic evaluation and ADD testing before considering any stimulant usage. I would recommend that you discuss with your psychiatrist/ physician in detail about the alternatives that are available. I wish you good luck.
Key words: ADHD
