Posted by Iansf on February 1, 2007, at 0:20:16
In reply to SSRI to Tianeptine - side fx, posted by ralphrost on January 31, 2007, at 19:15:59
My guess would be the anxiety and depression are returning because you're no longer getting the benefit from citalopram but not yet getting help from tianeptine. It typically takes two to six weeks for tianeptine to start working but not nearly that long for citalopram to STOP working. Chances are the negative mood you're experiencing is exactly what you'd be experiencing with no drug at all. I think you need to give the tianeptine time to take effect.
> Hello,
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> after two weeks off Citalopram, I started Tianeptine 3 days ago, 3 x 12.5 mg daily. One of the reasons for stopping the SSRIs is that I've always felt totally numb while on them.
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> The withdrawn was not so though, because of the low dosage I was on (5 mg/day).
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> However, since starting Tianeptine I've felt quite some anxiety coming back, as well as increased depressive thoughts. It's making me concerned (twice ;) because I still didn't hear such kind of report.
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> Do you have any experience to share about the initial period on Tianeptine?
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> Thank you,
>
> Ralph
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