Posted by ChrisK on November 9, 2001, at 3:53:07
In reply to Questions for the enlightened ones on my combo, posted by Phil on November 8, 2001, at 12:48:14
> I never quite know if it's the meds or the time of year, or not socializing, etc. I guess it's all the above.
>
> I can sleep forever, have little desire for anything, and my friendships,etc. are melting down too.
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Phil,I know it's too late for this go round but you should seriously comsider Mirapex if your main problems now are anhedonia/apathy. It's the one thing that brought about a mood change without being a stimulant. I tried the Adderall/ritalin/Provigil route and none of them affected my moods - just whether I was awake or not. I don't find Mirapex sedating probably because I take it with Zyprexa and that is very sedating.
I don't think most doctors are really up on the benefits of Mirapex because the studies showing its AD effects are fairly recent. It does work on the dopamine system which it appears is being ignored by your current meds.
Just A thought,
Chris
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