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Re: Strattera: my my $$$

Posted by azalea on September 14, 2008, at 22:24:42

In reply to Re: Strattera: my my $$$, posted by elanor roosevelt on September 14, 2008, at 13:17:07

> > Increasing the dose of Effexor XR above 150mg will provide norepinephrine reuptake inhibition along with serotonin reuptake inhibition. Straterra (atomoxetine) is a pure norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
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> Does this mean that if I up the effexor i will have sufficient norepinephrine reuptake inhibition w/o the Straterra?
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Increasing the Effexor will provide norepinephrine (in addition to serotonin) reuptake inhibition. Whether or not it's sufficient depends on your brain chemistry; only a trial of will tell. Perhaps something to discuss with your doctor.

> ANd if I only take the Straterra my serotonin levels will be left to their own devices?
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Straterra alone does not affect serotonin. But the Effexor 150mg you're taking does.

> what bout something that will effect both my norepinephrine and dopamine levels
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Wellbutrin (buproprion) would be good for this as it is a norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor. High-dose Effexor combined with Wellbutrin is one of the heroic combos for treatment-resistant unipolar depression described by Dr. Stephen Stahl in his book Essential Psychopharmacology.
Wellbutrin is available in several generic formulations and is quite reasonable in price.
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