Posted by 4wd on November 11, 2005, at 21:37:29
In reply to Re: 3 days on Tolvon , should I continue taking it?, posted by SLS on November 11, 2005, at 8:37:22
> Hi.
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> > I have been taking tolvon for 3 days.
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> It takes a few weeks for these drugs to improve depression once you reach a therapeutic dosage.
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> How much are you taking now, and how much will you be taking in the future?
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> > As some guys mentioned here, is very
> > sedating. Almost like Seroquel or more !!
> > Anyway... I dont really care about it
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> This might wear off over time, especially once you increase the dosage. Tolvon is known for being very sedating.
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> > What I really care is that my fear is
> > increasing tremendously !
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> In what way?
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> Was anxiety part of your original condition?
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> Sometimes, anxiety is one of the startup side effects of drugs. This can disappear over time. I am not familiar enough with Tolvon to comment on the frequency of increased anxiety of a side effect. However, this is not something that is often reported with Remeron. It is conceivable, though. Both drugs increase norepinephrine synthesis and release.
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> - Scott
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Scott is right. When I took nortriptyline (which also increases norepinephrine) I got much more anxious. And nortriptyline is often prescribed to help anxiety.Have you told your doctor about your increased anxiety? Do you have benzos you can take in the meantime?
marsha
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