Posted by emme on February 2, 2005, at 14:44:12
In reply to emme, how is the memantine trial going?, posted by ravenstorm on February 2, 2005, at 10:40:49
Okay, memantine update:
Pluses:
- decreased depression, less hopeless.
- less apathetic.
- not too anxious in general. Less mental anxiety.Minuses:
- *Wicked* tired and and not concentrating that well.
- Sometimes a little overstimulated despite the fatigue - but not all the time. Not really the same thing as anxiety. Sometimes sluggish.
- Constant sense of being a little outside of my body (derealization?) It's annoying, but not extreme. I'm waiting to see if it'll fade.Neutral:
I seem to be kind of detached from my feelings. It's nice to be separated from the intense depression and anxiety and having a bit of a break may allow you to get things done. Again, waiting to see how it pans out.Conclusions:
Give it a whirl. It's definitely having some positive effects. I'm not sure I'm tolerating it that well physically and I want to drop the dose. Remember, I am very sensitive to drugs and I have had worse side effects on lots of other drugs. So you might find it very benign.
> side effects? efficacy? effects on anxiety?
>
> Hope you are doing well!
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