Hi kimmy,
I am kind of medication sensitive, although AD's have not affected me the way you describe. There have been some recent breakthroughs in studying genes that have identified certain types of markers that relate to how our liver enzymes process psychotropic meds. The more of this genetic marker someone has, the easier the liver proceses it. You may be someone with fewer of the enzymes, so the AD builds up in your system. Could you tolerate a lower dose and still get the AD effect?

I've recently been trying milk thistle, which is supposed to improve liver function. I started this since I am on an MAOI, and I've gained a ton of weight. My hypothesis is that I've got some impaired glucose tolerance due to the MAOI, and that if my liver function gets more efficient, maybe I'll process glucose better and not put on so much weight. At any rate, it doesn't seem to hurt to take it for two week intervals. You might want to try it the next time you try an AD, if you are not allergic to the ingredient (mine has milk thistle extract, dandelion, licorice, and fennel). The bottle says do not use if you are allergic to the daisy/ragweed family.

Okay, enough rambling.

Good luck and I hope you find something that works.

gg