Question 1

are there antidepressants that give you energy and don't reduce sex drive?

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Yes: Yes there are some alternatives to the usual ssri, tca antidepressants that can help. But like any medication every patient is different in their reactions to them. Examples of alternative antidepressants would be --wellbutrin / bupropion, mirtazapine, nefazodone, and trazodone among others. But check with your doctor first.

Question 2

i tray many antidepressant not work now im on paxil (paroxetine) 20mgi feel beter but i feel its hard to wake up early and tire all day haw i can get mor energy ?

Accepted Answer

Getting Well: Depression is an energy depletion condition, so I recommend normalizing diet and eating, sleeping, and an exercise regimen, even just walking.   Exposure to an hour of sunlight a day with some energy producing movement will gradually begin to make a difference.   Medication like Paxil (paroxetine) may help, but it is not everything; some therapy and some positive movement may help.

Question 3

do antidepressants cause low energy level?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Some antidepressants do cause drowsiness. Some cause insomnia. Both may be experienced as low energy level.

Question 4

antidepressants and low energy level, what to do?

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Low energy: Low energy level is also a symptom of depression, so it's possibly a residual sign of depression, rather than caused by meds.
However, there is also a little-appreciated antidepressant-induced apathy syndrome. It's an uncommon side effect. 
Also, some AD meds are inherently sedating.
Talk w your doc about trying other meds - or you may want to focus on psychotherapy as a mode of treatment.

Question 5

i'm on an antidepressant and i take b12.i still feel down in the dumps and i always feel like i have no energy. what could i do to start feeling alive?

Accepted Answer

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression, which are common is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.

Question 6

sense quitting antidepressant ive had no energy,tired all day-so doc prescribed me focalin (dexmethylphenidate) 10mg 1x a day- will it help w energy?safe 2take long term??

Accepted Answer

If your lack of : energy is a symptom of recurrence of your depression, off-label use of a low dose of a stimulant may not address the issue as well as Cognitive-Behavoioral Therapy &amp; a trial of a different antidepressant. Discuss with your psychiatrist. However, long-term use of Focalin (dexmethylphenidate) s usually safe. It may increase anxiety, if that is also an issue for you.

Question 7

i'm having major energy issues, i'm always feeling tired. i usually get between 6-8 hours of sleep. it's always hard to get up and going in the mornings. i am on an antidepressant, have been for almost a year now but just started feeling like this the las

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Doctor can help: Healthy people do not have "constant tiredness," without a good reason. One's doctor can follow along and look for reasons for fatigue, such as anemia, infection, mental illness, auto-immune disease, thyroid problems, cancer, insomnia, etc...  Various tests may be needed, depending on one's whole story, and sequence of symptoms. Might be related to a condition being treated by the antidepressant.

Question 8

what is the most effective antidepressant in the market that could help me deal with social anxiety, shyness, and a lack of confidence and energy?

Accepted Answer

Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride): Viibryd (vilazodone hydrochloride) or Lexapro are better medication  can be used for above purpose, people used zoloft for that.

Question 9

ok remeron (mirtazapine) is not working still depressed no energy bad mood and no sleep what is a good antidepressant for sleep and depression?

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See below.: U may need your dose increased, although some people may get less sleepy on a higher dose. If u have tried it for at least 4 wks, then another med like trazodone, vistaril, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or melatonin may work. Doxepin or nortriptyline may also help, but make sure to get an ekg, esp. If u have a heart condition. Also, u should be checked to see if you suffer from bipolar depression. Try exercise in am.

Question 10

dm2, antidepressant for yrs...don't seem to help, have tried several. no motivation, except to sleep. possible bipolar? do have occ. spurts of energy.

Accepted Answer

DM & Depression: Diabetes and depression are frequent co-travelers. I know you've tried multiple antidepressants, but has a psychiatrist been working with you?  If you haven't consulted one, please consider this -- s/he can assess your history, and may have more treatment options than you've yet tried.  Also, please consider adding psychotherapy to your depression treatment -- it can help a great deal.

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Are there antidepressants that give you energy and don't reduce sex drive?

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I tray many antidepressant not work now im on paxil (paroxetine) 20mgi feel beter but i feel its hard to wake up early and tire all day haw i can get mor energy ?

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Do antidepressants cause low energy level?

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Antidepressants and low energy level, what to do?

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I'm on an antidepressant and i take b12.i still feel down in the dumps and i always feel like i have no energy. what could i do to start feeling alive?

A member asked:

Sense quitting antidepressant ive had no energy,tired all day-so doc prescribed me focalin (dexmethylphenidate) 10mg 1x a day- will it help w energy?safe 2take long term??

A member asked:

I'm having major energy issues, i'm always feeling tired. i usually get between 6-8 hours of sleep. it's always hard to get up and going in the mornings. i am on an antidepressant, have been for almost a year now but just started feeling like this the las

A member asked:

What is the most effective antidepressant in the market that could help me deal with social anxiety, shyness, and a lack of confidence and energy?

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Ok remeron (mirtazapine) is not working still depressed no energy bad mood and no sleep what is a good antidepressant for sleep and depression?

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Dm2, antidepressant for yrs...don't seem to help, have tried several. no motivation, except to sleep. possible bipolar? do have occ. spurts of energy.

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