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Posted by porkpiehat on July 4, 2014, at 15:40:15
I've been on viibryd for 3 weeks or so and I like the combination of AD and anxiety cognitive effects. However I'm dog tired starting about 2pm and it's not abating.
I'm using ritalin and/or vyvanse to keep me going in the afternoon. It's not ideal and we're looking at provigil if we can get it covered. So far I like it better than any of my other regimens, but needing the stims seems kind of untenable.
Viibryd seems to be activating for most. I'm a little worried that it makes me so tired. No one seems to know why!
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 5, 2014, at 2:21:42
In reply to Stims to offset sleepy side effects OK?, posted by porkpiehat on July 4, 2014, at 15:40:15
I don't know that using stimulants to counteract fatigue from other meds is ideal, but its relatively common.
Posted by tom2228 on July 5, 2014, at 11:30:50
In reply to Re: Stims to offset sleepy side effects OK?, posted by Christ_empowered on July 5, 2014, at 2:21:42
It's really up to you and what *you* want..
Posted by Louisiana Sportsman on July 5, 2014, at 14:09:38
In reply to Stims to offset sleepy side effects OK?, posted by porkpiehat on July 4, 2014, at 15:40:15
It is "OK" because you must ask yourself: will I be able to sustain vilazodone therapy without the use of stimulants?
If the answer is no and vilazodone therapy concomitant with stimulant medication improves your quality of life then I would say that it is OK under the direction of a qualified doctor.
Consider dexmethylphenidate IR (Focalin) or other instant release stimulant remedies.
Good luck!
Posted by phidippus on July 6, 2014, at 18:37:06
In reply to Stims to offset sleepy side effects OK?, posted by porkpiehat on July 4, 2014, at 15:40:15
Stims have the benefit of treating depression better than Provigil or Nuvigil.
I've been on Vyvanse for many years. I've had no problems.
Eric
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