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Posted by bipolarspectrum on March 31, 2004, at 14:56:37
Hi,
I'm on lexapro 40mg and its helping my mood... but I need some energy and motivation! I've tried wellbutrin and flouxetine... anyone else know of anything else??
Thanx for the read
Posted by Bill LL on March 31, 2004, at 15:14:46
In reply to NEED energy!!! Lexapro no give energy, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 31, 2004, at 14:56:37
I can think of a couple of things to add:
1) Wellbutrin- you said that you have tried Wellbutrin. But have you tried it along with 40 mg Lexapro? If not, you might want to try it. It may work better along with Lexapro than by itself.
2) Provigil- adding Provigil might be a good idea. It often gives energy with little or no side effects.
3) Adderal or Ritalin
4) Siberian (or Panax) ginseng
Posted by waterfall on March 31, 2004, at 20:23:18
In reply to Re: NEED energy!!! Lexapro no give energy, posted by Bill LL on March 31, 2004, at 15:14:46
I'll chime in on the Provigil. That stuff is high-grade: you feel chipper and energetic without being nervous. Expensive though. My doc made up a diagnosis so my insurance would cover it - narcolepsy. Otherwise it was several hundred a month.
Posted by Mariposa on April 1, 2004, at 9:55:38
In reply to NEED energy!!! Lexapro no give energy, posted by bipolarspectrum on March 31, 2004, at 14:56:37
> Hi,
> I'm on lexapro 40mg and its helping my mood... but I need some energy and motivation! I've tried wellbutrin and flouxetine... anyone else know of anything else??
> Thanx for the readCOFFEE!!!! Works for me!~~~8|8
Posted by Bill LL on April 1, 2004, at 16:21:44
In reply to Re: NEED energy!!! Lexapro no give energy, posted by Mariposa on April 1, 2004, at 9:55:38
Now that you have mentioned coffee, cherry coke (regular, not diet) gives me lots of energy fast. But I'm sure that coffee is better for you than soda, especially if you don't put too much sugar in the coffee.
I also take an herb from time to time called Ashwagandha which helps give me energy.
Posted by shadows721 on April 2, 2004, at 1:23:59
In reply to Re: NEED energy!!! Lexapro no give energy, posted by Bill LL on April 1, 2004, at 16:21:44
Is that 40 mg of lex too much? I am on 10 mg and I feel sluggish. I can't imagine 40 mg.
Diet Coke helps get me moving.
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