Posted by sukarno on April 14, 2005, at 7:16:44
In reply to Nervous again on tianeptine, posted by sukarno on April 14, 2005, at 7:09:39
I know I can't list sources, but I asked my doctor about Survector (amineptine) and there is some here in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is expensive for me though..about $4 for 6 tablets.
Should I try Survector, or will that make me more nervous than tianeptine?
I think both of them are related, but Survector is more of a dopamine reuptake inhibitor and doesn't claim to be of use in anxiety disorders.
Survector is also toxic to the liver in some people so I'd need to have frequent liver function tests (LFTs) done to be safe.
The reason I am interested in Survector is because of low libido and lack of motivation/ambition/drive. Despite not feeling depressed one bit, I just don't have any motivation or libido. Is Xanax doing this to me perhaps? I had read that Xanax can also cause hyperprolactinaemia.
Soon I'll be getting a liver function test done and also test for prolactin and thyroid hormone levels. If that all turns out to be normal then I can try to move on in a new direction.
I guess I'm in a dilemma because:
1. Stablon is good for asthma and that's been proven in a few studies. I know I can breathe a *lot* better now.
2. Survector doesn't do anything for asthma, but it can increase libido *and* also increase motivation and ambition.
3. Stablon might have use in treating panic attacks, but Survector doesn't.
What should I do? Take both? My doctor is willing to give me Survector but I forgot to ask her if I can take Stablon and Survector at the same time.
What do you think Ed?
Thanks,
Paul
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