Posted by roberto muehlenkamp on November 23, 1999, at 3:31:12
In reply to Re: moclobemide, posted by Ant-Z on November 22, 1999, at 15:58:53
> > > Hi Roberto
> > >
> > > I started taking moclobemide 2 weeks ago (300mg).
> > >
> > > No side effects so far. In fact no effects whatsoever.
> > >
> > > I'm about to up my dose to 600mg.
> > >
> > > I've also tried Prozac and Effexor - these had the same non-effect.
> > >
> > > Have you had negative effects from other meds?
> > >
> > > mat
> >
> > Hi Mat,
> >
> > Thanks for your answer. I quit Moclobemide today because it was
> > not effective and the side effects were intolerable. Before I tried
> > Paxil, which was effective but gave me the famous "ejaculatory delay"
> > side effect (reason why I tried to switch to Moclobemide). If you have
> > no side effects on Moclobemide, try a higher dose - maybe it will work.
> > If nothing happens, try a tricyclic, a conventional MAOI or one of the
> > "outsiders" (Wellbutrin, Remeron, Tianeptine or Edronax). The important
> > thing is too have a good shrink you can find the right medication for
> > your case. The one who prescribed me the moclo was a total jerk - I suffer
> > from recurrent agitated depression, for which the drug is contraindicated!
> > One other thing: Has your doctor checked you for physical diseases, such as
> > tyrhoid and endocrine disorders, which may cause depression? I'm told that
> > if you have such a disease, any antidepressant is a waste of time - the only
> > way to get rid of the depression is to treat the disease. I hope I'm not boring
> > you with so much chat - it's because I have a deep sympathy for anyone who, like
> > me, is suffering from this horrible disease. Maybe we'll get better someday and
> > have a party. Wish you all the best!
> >
> > Roberto
>
> Hi Roberto,
> Could you explain what the drug "Tianeptine" you mentioned is?
> I've heard about it somewhere before but am not sure what class its in or how it works.
> Much appreciated,
> Ant-Z
Look up
http://www.neuropharmacology.com/
This site mentions Tianeptine and will lead you to other information
about it.
Roberto
poster:roberto muehlenkamp
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