Posted by Roman on September 4, 2002, at 13:09:13
In reply to Re: Need Help Deciding Which AD to Start/Add to SAMe » Roman, posted by BarbaraCat on September 3, 2002, at 13:38:17
Bill L:
Thanks for the info; it's exactly what I was looking for. I contacted my GP and asked for Lexapro--should have it by tomorrow (if my pharmacy actually gets a shipment).
I'll post my experiece with "the new kid on the AD block" and keep the fingers crossed for all of us.
As you suggested, I'll try another med if Lex doesn't do the trick (prob Zoloft). Your comments helped relieve some of the anxiety I had about starting another SSRI.
BarbaraCat:
Thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to sharing experiences and information with all of you. You hit the nail on the head with what I'm looking for from a med, and I must admit, "...a flattening emotional response... and little interest in sex" wouldn't be too bad a thing right now. I'll keep Zoloft as a second try if Lex doesn't come through.
I found SAMe to induce hypomania at dosages higher than 100mg bid. Additionally, the higher dosages don't do much more for my depression. I notice a difference between the 1,4-butanedisulphonate and the tosylate preparations: both are effective, but the tosylate seems a bit weaker and wears-off faster--the former is smoother. However, there are so many variables, my observations are hardly scientific.
Thanks again,
Roman
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