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Posted by meltingpot on March 13, 2009, at 14:23:09
Hi,
Has anyone used this drug with any success for anhedonia?
Thanks..Denise
Posted by Sigismund on March 13, 2009, at 19:16:38
In reply to Carbogeline, posted by meltingpot on March 13, 2009, at 14:23:09
I've used it but I don't recall any useful effect for anhedonia.
Trivastal was better.
Posted by Meltingpot on March 16, 2009, at 10:02:43
In reply to Re: Carbogeline » meltingpot, posted by Sigismund on March 13, 2009, at 19:16:38
Hi Sigismund,
Did trivestal help you to enjoy things again? Why did you stop using it if it helped?
Also, is the agomelatine helping you to enjoy things like music etc.
Since 2005 I seem to have stopped feeling pleasure.
Denise
Posted by Sigismund on March 17, 2009, at 18:58:17
In reply to Re: Carbogeline, posted by Meltingpot on March 16, 2009, at 10:02:43
Hi Denise
I don't have problems enjoying things as such, although I have claimed to suffer from anhedonia, especially of the anticipatory sort, but maybe my GP was right and I'm just lazy.
I get very upset, it is fair to say, and have no interest in APs.
Trivastal just made my days a little better. I combined it with Hydergine, and had a few viable days as a result.
Agomelatine makes me feel better about being me. I feel a lot better on it. The basic effect is quite nice, though getting the dosage right might be the key to avoiding anxiety from it. After more than a month I am still taking only 2/3 of the normal starting dose.
Posted by SLS on March 18, 2009, at 5:59:39
In reply to Carbogeline, posted by meltingpot on March 13, 2009, at 14:23:09
> Hi,
>
> Has anyone used this drug with any success for anhedonia?
>
> Thanks..DeniseI'm sorry I didn't respond to this sooner. Cabergoline is one drug to stay away from. It is known to produce abnormalities in cardiac valve function. I believe pergolide is another with this adverse effect.
- Scott
Posted by Meltingpot on March 19, 2009, at 16:14:00
In reply to Re: Carbogeline » meltingpot, posted by SLS on March 18, 2009, at 5:59:39
Hi Scott,
Yes have been doing a google search on it and another poster mentioned possible heart problems.
I have had a big problem with anhedonia since 2005 really but since Novemember things have been much worse with suicidal thoughts etc.
I was hoping to find something that would at least enable me to experience some joy.
Denise
Posted by SLS on March 19, 2009, at 16:25:18
In reply to Re: Carbogeline - Thanks SLS, posted by Meltingpot on March 19, 2009, at 16:14:00
> I was hoping to find something that would at least enable me to experience some joy.
If you still feel that you would like to try a dopamine receptor agonist, Mirapex (pramipexole) or Requip (ropinerole) might be worth a try. Some people have reported good results with Trivastal (piribedil).
I know one person who is responding well to the psychostimulant, Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine). Unlike Dexedrine (d-amphetamine), it produces a much smoother and longer lasting positive effect.
Denise, what are you taking right now?
It kind of sounds like you suffer from dysthymia. Do you experience anxiety or extreme anger?
- Scott
Posted by Meltingpot on March 20, 2009, at 5:21:49
In reply to Re: Carbogeline - Thanks SLS » Meltingpot, posted by SLS on March 19, 2009, at 16:25:18
Hi Scott,
See my email above. This should answer your question. I also have some questions for you in my email above.
Denise
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