Posted by mattw84 on September 6, 2004, at 1:15:17
In reply to energising antidepressants, posted by Severian on September 5, 2004, at 22:52:13
1 - Effexor (SSNRI)
2 - Strattera (SSNRI)
3 - Wellbutrin (Inceases dopamine production)
4 - Most other SSRIs (Depressant effects are typically minimal)
5 - MAOIs (50/50 on how stimulating or sedating it may be)
6 - TCAs (Typically quite sedating - often taken at bedtime)I would have to say effexor is probably the best as far as energy is concerned, but the side effects far outweigh the from worth the benefits(IMO). Fortunately I only took it for about a month, so I didn't get to go through what most others here have; from withdrawing from it. Next to that is most likely Wellbutrin (XL, SR, Zyban...), which increases (to some extent) dopamine production. Though I have heard that it can been sedating until it builds up and reaches it's steady state (2 - 4 weeks). Not for those who have had siezures, or who think they may have. Also might consider trying another SSNRI like strattera. The TCA's are what you want to avoid unless you are looking for non stimulating AD's. Blah Blah...
But if you are looking for those that are most effective, flip that list upside down.
GL
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