Posted by Harlock on July 7, 2004, at 10:09:34
In reply to Depressed and EXHAUSTED - HELP!!!, posted by Angel Girl on June 7, 2004, at 16:00:41
Well, personally, I'd get off the depakote. I had severe off and on fatigue for years, and it turned out that it was caused by the depakote. I still get fatigued, but only from my depression, and not severely like when I was on dep.
Also, ask your Doc about Wellbutrin. I'm on the XR (or XL?) and it definately gives me energy. Without it, I can barely get anything done. My doc recently gave me Adderal XR, to give me more energy. I don't think it's working.
Good luck!.
> Hi! I've been diagnosed with BPII. I don't have any more hypomania episodes. I'm chronically depressed.
>
> I'm currently on the following meds:
>
> Effexor XR - 75mg/AM, 112.5mg/PM (considering an increase due to worsing depression)
> Depakote - 500mg/PM (currently weaning off)
> Lamictal - 75mg/AM - 75mg/PM (currently increasing to replace the Depakote)
> Klonopin - .5mg/3x daily (for restless leg syndrome)
> Hydroxyzine - 25mg/3x daily (to eleviate itchiness from the Effexor XR)
> Xanax - .5mg/2x daily (as required for anxiety - rarely required)
>
> My problem is that I am TOTALLY EXHAUSTED!!! I could sleep all day. I never feel alert. I'm exhausted ALL the time, NO energy, NO stamina.
>
> What would you suggest? PLEASE, I need advice DESPERATELY. Is there a med I can take that will give me more energy and stamina but yet not inhibit my ability to sleep at night? :(
>
> AG (who needs to stay awake and be alert)
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