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Posted by Ania on August 10, 1999, at 14:51:23
Hi There,
I'm on Effexor and are experiencing sleepiness, fatigue, lack of energy, and WEIGHT GAIN.
I've read all the postings concerning the above symptoms and it seems as though there is not help for them.
This is very frustrating.I've done some research to find an answer, but haven't found anything definite.
One thing that I did find was that adding Ritalin to AD's can elevate tiredness, curb appetite, and even positively
influence the effects of AD's.
I want to try it. I know that it's controversial. My doctor is skeptical and wants more information.Has anyone heard of this. Can you offer some suggestions?
Thanks,
Ania
Posted by ~Rob~ on August 10, 1999, at 16:45:47
In reply to Effexor Sleepiness, Weight Gain and Ritalin? , posted by Ania on August 10, 1999, at 14:51:23
> Hi There,
>
> I'm on Effexor and are experiencing sleepiness, fatigue, lack of energy, and WEIGHT GAIN.
> I've read all the postings concerning the above symptoms and it seems as though there is not help for them.
> This is very frustrating.
>
> I've done some research to find an answer, but haven't found anything definite.
> One thing that I did find was that adding Ritalin to AD's can elevate tiredness, curb appetite, and even positively
> influence the effects of AD's.
> I want to try it. I know that it's controversial. My doctor is skeptical and wants more information.
>
> Has anyone heard of this. Can you offer some suggestions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> AniaWell i dont know much, well anything about ADs. but i have done tons of research on ritalin and use it alot myself.
Ritalin is the exact opposite of everything you said. Ritalin usualy gives u a quick burst of energy, you lose your appetite, and depending how late in the day u take it, it causes insomnia.
On the other hand...ritalin doesnt last very long (3-4 hours about). and as soon as it ends the rebound is terrible. You feel more tired etc. then u did before.
What you suggested makes sense to me. but i would really do more research on how stimulants and ADs affect eachother.
~Rob~
Posted by yardena on August 11, 1999, at 8:05:22
In reply to Re: Effexor Sleepiness, Weight Gain and Ritalin? , posted by ~Rob~ on August 10, 1999, at 16:45:47
I have found the ritalin-effexor combo useful. I could only tolerate just so much effexor before some annoying side effects kicked in (sleeplessness, myoclonus, faintness, headaches, sweating, word retreival problems) so my doctor suggested augmenting with ritalin. It has worked well for me. A bit of a hassle to convince the insurance company to cover it, but finally was able to. There are some anecdotes on the psychopharmocology tips pagel, search for ritalin and effexor, I think you'll find them.
Posted by Julie on August 11, 1999, at 10:12:27
In reply to Re: Effexor Sleepiness, Weight Gain and Ritalin? , posted by yardena on August 11, 1999, at 8:05:22
Yardena- You have word retrieval trouble on Effexor too? Wow- I'd been noticing that, and thought I was just needing a vacation. (I'm writing an English lit dissertation right now, so I need those words!) Effexor has been a weird med for me, compared to Zoloft, which I took for 7 years. Pluses: days when I feel just great; less trouble coming to orgasm; lots of energy; what feels lke an increased range of emotions- like, I can cry when something is sad or I'm upset, whereas I had trouble crying on Zoloft. Minuses: more mood fluctuation, including moments of sheer bitchiness; wanting to eat everything, not feeling full after normal size meals; jumpy-feeling muscles, more trouble sleeping. I can't decide which range of side effects I prefer. Basically, I prefer not being depressed, and will tolerate many side effects to achieve that. And I'm lucky in that both of these meds seem to do that.
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