Posted by saint james on October 1, 1999, at 12:05:18
In reply to Ranking AD's by POP (Poop Out Potential), posted by Rick on October 1, 1999, at 10:18:58
> As happy as I am with my current regimen, which includes Klonopin but no
> AD, I may eventually want to experiment with an anxiety-fighting AD.
>
> I've gathered a lot of information (both anecdotal and research-based)
> about the practical indications, effectiveness and side effects of each
> AD, but I have no feel for which medications (or classes) are least
> likely and/or most likely to poop out ("just when you least expect it",
> as the late great Mr. Funt used to say).
>
> Any ideas? This could be from personal experience, acquaintances'
> experiences, doctor's observations, or readings. Perhaps the "POP"
> (Poop Out Potential) for a given drug varies widely by person and their
> individual situation, but with enough responses I could start estimating
> probabilities.
>
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
>
> RickJames here...
It has been my experience that poop out is not related to specific meds but to people. Some people get to a point where whatever med they are on no longer works. I've been on AD's since '85 and as long as an AD works, it is going to work for years, for me. I was on TCA's from 85 till they pooped out in 94-95, since then Effexor has been very effective, with no let up in sight. Some people never poop out.
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