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Location: St. Louis
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Hello, I’ve taken several SSRIs over the years. Currently taking a low dose of Paxil as it helps with my anxiety and some with my depression. My prolactin levels are always on the high side due to low dopamine. Does anyone know of a medication that will help with depression and anxiety that will also keep dopamine levels stable? I need to find a way to keep my prolactin levels within normal range as it can affect other hormones. (We’ve ruled out any other cause for high prolactin). When I took bromocriptine, my levels went down. Also when I was on Adderall, my levels went down. Both boost dopamine levels. Thanks in advance for reading! And helping!
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Location: palos hills
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I take citalopram for depression and my psychiatrist gave me Wellbutrin to enhance my dopamine. When I took it every day my hands got shaky so now I'll take it for a day or two to give me a kick in the butt when I feel I need it. It helps me get active; therefore, helps the depression by being active and achieving goals.
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I believe that SSNI's work on both serotonin and dopamine.
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I swear by meds like cymbalta which is an SNRI. It targets seratonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
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Yeah, I'd say SNRIs do this. I am on a high dose of Effexor XR and it definitely works on dopamine (to my knowledge).
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I just got prescribed Wellbutrin for this reason. I'm hopeful. I hope you find something that works.
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