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Posted by neo on November 26, 2004, at 10:01:17
Hi,
which are in your experience or opinion, the most important difference between AMISULPRIDE and SULPIRIDE?
In particular regading effects, side effects, timing and dosage or everything else you consider important?
I thanx you all for every share and help!
Bye
Neo
Posted by Kristel on November 26, 2004, at 10:21:12
In reply to AMISULPRIDE vs. SULPIRIDE: which differences?, posted by neo on November 26, 2004, at 10:01:17
Amisulpride caused less sedation for me than sulpride.
I don't think that they worked. Maybe sulpride mede me pro social but that might be because of the sedation:)
Why you're considering taking these? What you suffer from?!
Kristel.
Posted by neo on November 26, 2004, at 10:55:36
In reply to Re: AMISULPRIDE vs. SULPIRIDE: which differences? » neo, posted by Kristel on November 26, 2004, at 10:21:12
Hi Kristel! Thanx for the share.>Why you're considering taking these? What you suffer from?!
I am dysthymic (looow mood, anergie, aphatie, lack of energy, no interest in doing things).
I was on every kind of classic AD with an aggravation of my symptoms.
The only med that work a little was sulpiride, with a consistent benefit in all form of my cronic deprssive form.
I wonder if amisulpride, that is a newer drug, could help me better.
I was on it (ami) few weeks ago but i think it didn't gave me same improvements that sulpiride gave.
In particular, first day on Ami is great: energy, sociability, sense of stay well. But from the second day those effects fade greatly.
Sulpiride seems to act mildly and for a prolonged time.....but i'm not still sure about it!>Amisulpride caused less sedation for me than sulpride.
- For me too! Ami seems to be activating without sedative effect. Sulp seems to be a little sedative.>I don't think that they worked. Maybe sulpride mede me pro social but that might be because of the sedation:)
- I'm agree with you even if the effect is subtile.Could you tell me something more about your Ami/sulp trials?
Thanx again!
neo
Posted by Kristel on November 26, 2004, at 11:26:08
In reply to Re: AMISULPRIDE vs. SULPIRIDE: which differences? » Kristel, posted by neo on November 26, 2004, at 10:55:36
I have had exactly the same experience as yours! the effects of these two drugs tend to fade away after couple of months, at least that what I heard.
Have you tried nortriptylin? it's a TCA with minimal side effects (for me none). It's mainly noradrenergic and might help some even most of your sysmtoms.
What medicines you been on and for how long?
If you can do some physical exercise I encourage you to do it. Training for 30-45 minutes 3 times a a week can do wonders! It's powerful for mild depression like yours. Exercise can in the long run normalize and optimize, among other things, your dopaminergic system. In fact some studies associated changes in the dopamine system (some specific receptors of dopamine) that are involved in anhedonia and ability to experience pleasure with physical activity.
You might not notice a change the first session. But if you stick to it for 2-4 weeks you woul begin to notice a difference.
Take care!
Posted by Tom G on November 26, 2004, at 11:58:13
In reply to Re: AMISULPRIDE vs. SULPIRIDE: which differences?, posted by Kristel on November 26, 2004, at 11:26:08
I just had some general questions about Amisulpride. I was thinking of giving it a try if I can get my hands on it to replace the Geodon that is working for me but making me very sedated.
1) Is it available in the U.S. or is there a similar drug? I heard the AP Orap is similar.
2) I am in the U.S. Where can I order Amisulpride from, and do I need a perscription.
Thank You
Posted by neo on November 26, 2004, at 12:38:21
In reply to Re: AMISULPRIDE vs. SULPIRIDE: which differences?, posted by Kristel on November 26, 2004, at 11:26:08
Kristel,
>Have you tried nortriptylin? it's a TCA with minimal side effects (for me none). It's mainly noradrenergic and might help some even most of your sysmtoms.
- yes I've tryed it several times, but it gave me a hawful sense of dizzyness (like to be drunk). I should stop it every time after few weeks.
>What medicines you been on and for how long?
- Every kind of SSRI (paxil, effexor, prozac, celexa, zoloft....) SNRI (edronax), Wellbutrin, TCA (Anafranil, Nortript, ludiomil....) mood stabilizer (Valporate, .....) and others that i don't remember: none positive effect but heavy side effect in reduction of my energy with slight difference between one and the other.
Sam-e: none effect, none side effect except great expensive drug.
SJW: only somnolence.>If you can do some physical exercise I encourage you to do it. Training for 30-45 minutes 3 times a a week can do wonders! It's powerful for mild depression like yours. Exercise can in the long run normalize and optimize, among other things, your dopaminergic system. In fact some studies associated changes in the dopamine system (some specific receptors of dopamine) that are involved in anhedonia and ability to experience pleasure with physical activity.
You might not notice a change the first session. But if you stick to it for 2-4 weeks you woul begin to notice a difference.- I'm completely agree with you! Last year i was able to do physical activity for few months and i remember i was feeling really better: I shall think to re-beginning to exercise myself!
Thanx you again and stay well!
neo
Posted by Dr. Bob on November 29, 2004, at 8:31:39
In reply to Re: AMISULPRIDE vs. SULPIRIDE: which differences?, posted by Tom G on November 26, 2004, at 11:58:13
> 2) I am in the U.S. Where can I order Amisulpride from
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