depression & fatigue
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I originally took Amantadine for fatigue with no effect at all. I was also slightly depressed, kinda moping around. I started on Cylert a couple of months ago with a very dramatic effect on my fatigue and an end to the depression. I never have insomnia, although I probably take a lower dose than most (37.5/mg. per day). Ralph
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On 7 Dec 96 at 13:45, Gordon Ofstie wrote: > Can depression cause horrible fatigue? I am on anti-d but just > started 3 weeks ago. What meds are out there for fatigue and what > kind of side-effects do they have?
Yes, it can. Fatigue is one of the hallmarks of depression as are changing in sleeping patterns. Give the antidepressants a couple more weeks to begin to make a change. Amantadine is often prescribed for MS fatigue and is effective in a certain percentage of cases. Others take cylert. I’d get the depression under control first and see how you feel. Kate M. k…@ix.netcom.com
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Paul/Joyce Eberl wrote: > Gordon Ofstie wrote: > > Can depression cause horrible fatigue? I am on anti-d but just start= ed 3 > > weeks ago. What meds are out there for fatigue and what kind of > > side-effects do they have? > > Yes, depression can cause fatigue. Amantadine & Cyalert are two drugs > commonly prescribed for fatigue. But Cyalert can cause insomnia > problems. Oh, also, lots and lots of coffee! 
But that, of course ca= n > lead to bladder problems – which is a whole ‘nother ball game… > — > Paul Eberl > it’s better to TRY and RISK failure than > not to try and guarrantee it! > =3D > | | > __ | | > (__@) ______ > (__@) > (__@) _______ > (__@)__/
True, Cylert can cause insomnia. The first month on it was hell. I was very careful, took a very low dose (lower than prescribed) and once I adjusted to it, the insomnia did go away. Have noted more energy, better mood, and not as depressed (probably because I am sleeping better now, after a long bout of severe sleep disorders that I believe are part of the disease, rather than depression). I have had a waxing/waning sleep disorder for years (like 20 or more now) and I think that Cylert has really helped. I tried an assortment of antidepressants, found them to be zombie drugs. I care for no more myself. Need all the "real" brain I got left". I tried amantadine, it had no effect. Good luck! — Sometimes the light=92s all shining on me Other times I can barely see Lately it occurs to me What a long, strange trip it=92s been!
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Gordon Ofstie wrote: > Can depression cause horrible fatigue? I am on anti-d but just started 3 > weeks ago. What meds are out there for fatigue and what kind of > side-effects do they have? > Yes, depression can cause fatigue. Amantadine & Cyalert are two drugs
commonly prescribed for fatigue. But Cyalert can cause insomnia problems. Oh, also, lots and lots of coffee! But that, of course can lead to bladder problems – which is a whole ‘nother ball game… — Paul Eberl it’s better to TRY and RISK failure than not to try and guarrantee it! = | | __ | | (__@) ______ (__@) (__@) _______ (__@)__/
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Joan, yes, depression can cause horrible fatigue, and horrible fatigue can also cause you to be depressed. And both are things that can happen with having MS…so there’s lots of opportunities for you to experience both! And there are meds for both: Amantadine is often prescribed for fatigue, and works well for some people; and there are drugs for depression. I don’t take either, so can’t help, but others here do, and I’m sure will… Ann
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Hi, I have had both for several years–MS related. I take amantadine for fatigue and it helps some. MS fatigue can also be treated with a stimulant called Cylert (pemoline-generic name). I have been on several different antidepressants at different times—current one is Effexor. You need to find something that works for you. Hope your doctor will help you. If he/she doesn’t, find another doc. Take care. Lois in Michigan In article <32A9E579.5…@sk.sympatico.ca>, Gordon Ofstie <g.ofs…@sk.sympatico.ca> wrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->Can depression cause horrible fatigue? I am on anti-d but just started 3 >weeks ago. What meds are out there for fatigue and what kind of >side-effects do they have? >Thanks, Joan
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Can depression cause horrible fatigue? I am on anti-d but just started 3 weeks ago. What meds are out there for fatigue and what kind of side-effects do they have? Thanks, Joan
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Gordon Ofstie wrote: > Can depression cause horrible fatigue? I am on anti-d but just started 3 > weeks ago. What meds are out there for fatigue and what kind of > side-effects do they have? > Thanks, Joan
Joan Depression can cause fatigue. Two of the sure signs when mixed with others are disrupted sleep patterns with insomnia and the need to sleep all the time. Your antidepressant should kick in soon. Most take 7 to 21 days to start working. If you don’t start seeing a difference in your mood in the next few days, call your doc. Are you seeing a shrink? They should be the ones to monitor your antidepressants. I could talk to you about the drugs for fatigue but it’s usually best to not start them while an antidepressant is being evaluated for effectiveness. L
