Posted by garylee on July 5, 2003, at 19:15:46
In reply to Re: Mirapex ('Mirapexin' in the UK) » Ame Sans Vie, posted by babak on July 1, 2003, at 21:22:39
> I have been on 4.5mg for two days and yes I do feel a substantial lift in my spirit and my libido is gradually returning but I have developed some pains which I hope will go away?
I have no pains as such, though I have had a dull ache just below my shoulder and the bottom of my neck
> The other thing I have noticed is the return of tension I had when I was on Effexor.
Possibly reduce the dose, the tension could be (in lay mans terms) too much dopamine?
> I haven't told my doctor yet as they don't prescribe this drug in UK for depression.My doctor has prescribed it to me *off label* in the UK for 3 months now. If a medication works then who are they to say you can't have it?
> I want to give it a full three months & see how it works out and then decide.
I'd say the same.
> One other strange feeling I have noticed is the return of cravings I get for cigarettes after having given up smoking more than three months ago
This is usual with meds that affect dopamine, the majority of antipsycotic users are heavy smokers. Have have gone from not smoking to 10 - 15 a day! Though I have 'quit' today...Gary
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