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Posted by shakeyboy on July 26, 2016, at 11:16:31
I have been taking Cymbalta for two years for anxiety. I get a lot of fatigue and was wondering if anyone has a medication to recommend to boost energy while on an antidepressant ?
Posted by Christ_empowered on July 26, 2016, at 12:41:46
In reply to Fatigue on Cymbalta, posted by shakeyboy on July 26, 2016, at 11:16:31
some people are prescribed stimulants. Ritalin was once fairly popular for various forms of depression. Some people are prescribed amphetamines, such as Adderall or Vyvanse. There's also Provigil, which is newer, has a different side effect profile, and is not considered as abuse-able and such.
Sometimes, adding Wellbutrin--a more stimulating antidepressant--to ongoing treatment helps with fatigue and such. However, wellbutrin comes with risks of its own, so I don't know if that's an option for you ((clearly, I'm not a doctor)).
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