Posted by DINGBAT on February 16, 2002, at 13:00:44
In reply to Is Celexa + Buspar + Serzone ok?, posted by Kristen on February 16, 2002, at 4:41:37
Hi Kristen
Celexa is a potent SSRI (seotonergic). Buspar is an antianxiety medication that is also it main actions on certain serotonin receptors. Serzone could be regarded as an a'atypical' SSRI in that it inhibits the reuptake of serotonin at certain serotonin receptors. THAT'S A LOT OF SEROT0NERGIC ACTIVITY YOU'RE CREATING! I would be wary of this combo of meds. If it's *apathy* that's bothering you, perhaps you should consider a drug with some noradrenergic (norepinephrine) and/or dopaminergic action(s). Efexor XR at doses above 150-300mg has serotonergic, noradrenergic and (weak) dopaminergic effects. Adding some Ritalin (or other stimulant)to you Celexa could might be a consideration. Let us know how you do ...
Dingbat
> Hi, I have been happy with Celexa 40 mg. so far for depression and panic....now i start to feel apaty and so on.
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> So it think i will reduce Celexa to 20 mg, and add some Buspar to boost up a little bit,
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> Because of sleep problems I also wonders about Serzone.
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> Let say I took:
>
> - 20 mg Celexa in morning
> - 15-30 Buspar day
> - 25-75 Serzone at night
>
> Any comments please...and what would be the result for my brain receptors?
>
> Kristen
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