Hi,

I was wondering whether anyone had experience with this particular drug - Milnacipran (Dalcipran, Ixel, Savella)

I am thinking about using it, not strictly because of depression; rather, because of the fact that I have absolutely no motivation - even in things I am interested in - and have no enthusiasm etc. I don't seem to be depressed, like I have before, but I still have many of the symptoms.

I understand that there is no substitute for medical advice, from an MD etc..

Technical: It is an SNRI which also affects noradrenalin (norepinephrine, as well as Serotonin). Which presumably would increase availability to other neurons, and allow me to be more active and possibly increase enthusiasm etc.

I don't need any disputes on the technical information, as I can learn that elsewhere. Rather, I want practical experiences etc.. Does it make YOU feel more motivated? or flat and robotic? Any particular bad side-effects YOU have experienced?

No Wikipedia or any other medical source excerpts, please.