Nuvigl Anti-depressants Depression

Quick little background...I was starting Welbutrin.  When I past the inital low dosage to ease into my blood stream (150mg), I went up to 300mg...the stuff really started to work, however, after I think it was 2 1/2 weeks in, I started getting really bad, I guess maniac attacks, not sure what its called - it was as if I done way too much cocaine or speed was the best way to describe it.  My Dr. gave me some Xanax, told me stop and go back to the 150 mg of Welbutrin (which has no side affects) and Celexa (20mg).  After two weeks of this, really nothing - I just get content being lazy, which is not good, especially in my line of work.  So the Dr. told me to take 1 1/2 and of Celexa (30mg) and gave me a trial of Nuvigil, which I was a little skeptical about.  1/2 the kids in my office are on Adderoll and they're all compelely insane (not really, you know what I mean).

I started my day, got my cup of coffee...still wasn't feeling motivated, so around quarter to nine I took the Nuvigil.  I think I probably should've taken 1/2, that may have been my mistake.  I'm feeling a little weird, a little over anxious, but nothing like the the Welbutrin episode I had.  My hands feeling a little clammy and I'm quite uncomfortable.  I realize now the cup of coffee was probably not a good idea as well.  My back is kind of tense too.

I'm hoping this will subside itself, while alert, I'm having some problems functioning...I'm drinking a lot of water.

Any advice or counsel would be appreciated.  Also, I've been reading that this may also heighten depression?  I hope that is not the case.

I have a xanax if I really need it, but if this will ease itself away, I rather avoid that for now.

Thanks

J.

 

Try to relax with it. And use it to your advantage. It is suppose to give you a little energy. The anti anxiety med should help you. I take adderall. I like the way that it makes me feel. It gives me energy. You might be sensitive to stimulants. But if you can work with it, do so. Can you take something for anxiety now? That might help. I wouldn't give up on it. The side effects may go away. Or take half next time.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen

You are welcome Jay P,

I took provigil, and it actually made me more nervous than the adderall. But provigil is a little different than nuvigil. But I think that they are related. It just made me shaky. And it wasn't constant. It didn't always work. I am not as familiar with the nuvigil but have read about it and it is sometimes given to fibromyalgia patients for a bit of energy. I have fibro, that is why I am tired all the time.

I really hope this works out for you. I am glad that your doc prescribed it for you as they are getting to where they don't like to prescribe stimulants because they are abused so much. Keep posting and let us know how you are doing. I am glad that your day got better. Hope that you had a good lunch.

Hugs, Karen :)

It is a gradual process too. Try walking. I walk daily. It doesn't even have to be much. I think contemplating the chore is sometimes harder than doing it. I find that a lot. I find if I walk about ten to fifteen minutes a day and that helps boost my energy. Plus I take vitamin D3. Especially at this time of the year. When the days are getting shorter.

With depression we do lose motivation. I do anyway. It is hard to get going in the mornings, even with the adderall and coffee. It takes me a few hours before I can do anything. But it is better than I was. I was in bed for two years. It was the pits. I only got out to eat, shower and go to the bathroom. It was bad. The adderall saved my life. I started with concerta (ritalin) and tried the provigil. But the adderall was the most consistant. I have to take 60 mg a day. 30 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. I don't intend to go higher than that, but have thought about trying the timed release adderall. But actually for now I am doing okay so I will stay where I am. Wish I had more energy, but am happy with what I have.

Keep posting Jay, I am glad that the nuvigil is working for you. Eventually you might need a bigger dose, but if half works for you now, that is great.

Hugs, Karen