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Posted by Ruy Sant'Anna on May 11, 1999, at 11:34:59
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Bren on April 25, 1999, at 18:23:04
> I've been on Edronax for 9 months.Vision is affected e.g. dry eyes and double vision.Since starting the maximum dose - noticed hair loss.
Is Edronax available in USA? Where can it be found? When Edronax will be available in Brazil?
Posted by Ruy Sant'nna on May 11, 1999, at 11:41:22
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Ruy Sant'Anna on May 11, 1999, at 11:34:59
> > I've been on Edronax for 9 months.Vision is affected e.g. dry eyes and double vision.Since starting the maximum dose - noticed hair loss.
>
> Is Edronax available in USA? Where can it be found? When Edronax will be available in Brazil?
Sorry I was mistaken, I believed I was asking my
question and not answering yours.Apologyzes.
Posted by Emma on May 15, 1999, at 17:22:09
In reply to Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Paulk on July 23, 1998, at 19:34:03
Anyone heard when reboxetine is going to be relased in the US?
Posted by Jorge Gonzalez on May 15, 1999, at 20:55:36
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by paulk on August 7, 1998, at 12:03:25
I need information about reboxetine in my country (Argentina). IŽd been taken efexxor for a long time but the result was partial.
Thanks
Posted by mary on May 16, 1999, at 18:05:29
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Emma on May 15, 1999, at 17:22:09
My psy doc said that he would be attending some meetings this week and would be asking for info re a release date. His feeling is that the advertising doesn't seem to be following the usual routine and his guess that it may be a while before the ddrug is on the market in the US. But as he says, "You never know."
Mary
> Anyone heard when reboxetine is going to be relased in the US?
Posted by Elizabeth on May 18, 1999, at 3:04:34
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by mary on May 16, 1999, at 18:05:29
> My psy doc said that he would be attending some meetings this week and would be asking for info re a release date.
I imagine that he was referring to the APA meeting which is going on as we speak in DC. (Well, maybe not right now, as it's 4am eastern time!)
>His feeling is that the advertising doesn't seem to be following the usual routine and his guess that it may be a while before the ddrug is on the market in the US. But as he says, "You never know."
Yeah, that's the impression I get. But I wonder what's delaying it.
Posted by Jane on May 20, 1999, at 18:56:16
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Jeff on April 15, 1999, at 3:15:04
. (Hey, flights to England are cheap these days, anyone know a doc interested in a *really* challenging case..?)
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -dina.
> > dgamboni@juno.com
>
I'd like to know if anyone has any info on reboxetine and migraine. I have tried many of the SSRI's and they increase and cause migraines (for me). I noticed that one of the side effects listed for reboxetine was headache but am wondering if any one with migraine has tried it?!
Posted by Anne-Marie on May 22, 1999, at 14:55:46
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by CC on April 20, 1999, at 8:46:32
> Has anyone heard of reboxetine used in combination with
> other medicines, specifically Zoloft and nortriptyline?
>
> Are there dosage guidelines for such combinations?Hello,
Excuse me for my bad English, but I'm from Belgium.
About Edronax (reboxetine), my friend takes a combination of 2 MAOI's (Iprocloside and Nardalzine) in combination with Edronax. She responds very well to this combination therapy.
She's had major depression for several years now, and this is the first time she could be helped. She feels much better now and only has few side effects.
Posted by patricia on December 24, 1999, at 18:16:34
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Dina on March 16, 1999, at 2:57:30
> I'd also like to know about Reboxetine in hard-to-treat, refractory depression, and how someone in the US can get a scrip. (Hey, flights to England are cheap these days, anyone know a doc interested in a *really* challenging case..?)
>
> Thanks,
> -dina.
> dgamboni@juno.comI have just found this page, very interesting, and as I live in the UK and my doctor has just put me on this drug two months ago, I was wondering why it is not prescribed in the US willingly. I suffer mainly from anxiety which seems to affect my balance when walking outside, etc., and I can honestly say that this drug has quite miraculously made me feel so much better the past couple of weeks. Anybody else with this problem? I would like to hear from you. Thaks, Patricia.
Posted by Scott L. Schofield on December 27, 1999, at 17:08:12
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by fran on December 27, 1999, at 12:52:16
> > > Has anyone heard of reboxetine used in combination with
other medicines, specifically Zoloft and nortriptyline?I am sorry, but I do not know anyone taking this combination. My doctor has said that theoretically, there should be no reason why reboxetine cannot be combined with an MAO-inhibitor. Combining an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) like Zoloft with a more noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor like nortriptyline is a good combination for people for whom an SSRI alone is ineffective. Reboxetine is a potent SNRI (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor). Reboxetine plus either Zoloft or nortriptyline sound like good combinations, but you and your doctor will probably have to research it further. Nortriptyline does inhibit the reuptake of serotonin to some extent. Other SNRIs would include Ludiomil (maprotiline) and desipramine (Norpramin).
> > Hello,
> > Excuse me for my bad English, but I'm from Belgium.Your English is very good!
> > About Edronax (reboxetine), my friend takes a combination of 2 MAOI's (Iprocloside and Nardalzine) in combination with Edronax. She responds very well to this combination therapy. She's had major depression for several years now, and this is the first time she could be helped. She feels much better now and only has few side effects.
Do Iprocloside and Nardalzine have other names?
This is the second time I have seen the combining of two MAOIs. Does anyone have more information about this?
Thank-you.- Scott
Posted by Bruce on January 3, 2000, at 8:10:48
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Ture Peterby on January 2, 2000, at 6:16:05
My experience (and others reporting on this board)on Reboxetine at a low dose (4 mg/day)
is that it will definitely produce sexual side effects and plenty of urinary retention.Search Psycho-Babble for posts from Luke, Bruce, and others who tried Reboxetine - the
months of October/November would be good.I don't know how to reconcile my experience and those of Psycho-Babble's contributors with
the official trials - they seem quite far apart. It is effective, though.Bruce
Posted by Frymet on January 3, 2000, at 15:33:26
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Ture Peterby on January 2, 2000, at 6:16:05
I would like to hear from those who are/were taking Reboxetine, if the anticholinergic side effects ie dry mouth, constipation, hypotension etc. are similar to tricyclics ( eg. imipramine, pamelor).
Also what other side effects people have eperienced beside sexual dysfunction.
Posted by Peter on January 4, 2000, at 15:53:02
In reply to Reboxetine side effects, posted by Frymet on January 3, 2000, at 15:33:26
I could only get up to 4 mg because the constipation was so bad! I tried a number of Over the Counter remedies but got very little relief. I just couldn't stick with Reboxetine. Good Luck. Peter
Posted by torchgrl on January 5, 2000, at 23:38:29
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects, posted by Peter on January 4, 2000, at 15:53:02
The main side effects I've noticed are constipation, some sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, frequent flushing (not sweating, just getting really hot, usually just my face), increased heart-rate, and lots of insomnia--both difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. The insomnia is what really gets to me, and since I'm part of a study, I haven't been able to take anything to counteract it, unfortunately. The reboxetine has helped a little, but not nearly as much as I'd hoped--I don't think I'm going to stay on it now that the study has finished, especially since I can't augment it with anything else until the FDA has officially approved it and I can get it through normal channels :(
Posted by Caroline76 on January 24, 2001, at 8:32:15
In reply to Reboxetine side effects, posted by Frymet on January 3, 2000, at 15:33:26
For me, with reboxetine the constipation and dry mouth are not NEARLY as bad as with tricyclics. The only problem I have with it is that it gives me an almost constant heartburn. Who knows how to fight this? I'll only see my doc in two weeks...
Thanks, Caroline
Posted by Thomas on March 19, 2001, at 12:29:05
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects (Frymet),(heartburn), posted by Caroline76 on January 24, 2001, at 8:32:15
Hi,
for me edronax has helped alot:-)
But there are severel side effects. Dizziness is actually the worst. Ensomnia aswell, but its actually a nice change for me, as I feel I have slept my life away.Thomas
Posted by kathyG on June 27, 2001, at 23:53:09
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects: dizziness, posted by Thomas on March 19, 2001, at 12:29:05
Has anybody taken Imipramin and Reboxetine (edronax) together? If so, was the combination of these two antidepressants effective?
Thanks,
kathy
Posted by Dr. Bosch on August 2, 2001, at 15:49:20
In reply to Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Paulk on July 23, 1998, at 19:34:03
> I ordered Reboxetine only after an exhaustive internet review. I have taken many AP's over the years. It stimulated me more than any amphetamine I can vaguely recall taking decades ago. I got NO sleep, up all night pacing. Sweated like a race horse, dry mouth, severe constipation. I like the idea of a noradregergic drug, but Reboxetine, no thanx.
Posted by JohnL on August 3, 2001, at 3:43:28
In reply to Re: Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Dr. Bosch on August 2, 2001, at 15:49:20
> > I ordered Reboxetine only after an exhaustive internet review. I have taken many AP's over the years. It stimulated me more than any amphetamine I can vaguely recall taking decades ago. I got NO sleep, up all night pacing. Sweated like a race horse, dry mouth, severe constipation. I like the idea of a noradregergic drug, but Reboxetine, no thanx.
Dittos. Me too. Not to mention the male impotence side effect which was rather severe and quite disturbing.
For noradrenergic action, I have never come across anything that comes close to the effectiveness and lack of side effects of Adrafinil. And I've tried a bunch.
John
Posted by Paltiel on December 22, 2001, at 21:17:35
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects: dizziness, posted by kathyG on June 27, 2001, at 23:53:09
> Has anybody taken Imipramin and Reboxetine (edronax) together? If so, was the combination of these two antidepressants effective?
> Thanks,
> kathyTry Reboxetine 2mg in the morning and imipramine 50 at night. The imipramine rounds out the reboxetine and take the edge off the insomnia. If anyone out there is trying this, please write and say how it's going. Thanks - Paltiel
Posted by edward602 on December 26, 2001, at 17:35:21
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects: dizziness, posted by Paltiel on December 22, 2001, at 21:17:35
Reboxetine was the most activating, insomnia and anxiety producing drug I've ever taken. Maybe I went up too fast, 4 mg. for a week, 6 mg. for a week, then 8 mg. but by then I could not sleep without lots of tranquilizers, had night tremors and sweats, nightmares and terrible anxiety. My pdoc got me off it pretty fast. The literature on it is good but people sensitive to activating AD's have to be careful with it.
--Edward
Posted by Paltiel on February 11, 2002, at 1:43:54
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects: dizziness, posted by edward602 on December 26, 2001, at 17:35:21
Try less - much, much less. I get great, smooth results on 2mg a day but get flushing and palpatations on 3 mgs.
Try the lowest dose you can (1 or 2 mg) and see if you still get the antidepressant effect you want.
Posted by feelingdizzy on June 16, 2003, at 17:16:44
In reply to Reboxetine (Edronax) , posted by Paulk on July 23, 1998, at 19:34:03
Have s.a.d. took prozac for 6 months although no side effects,got depressed again.swapped to reboxetine 12mg-MAJOR SIDE EFFECTS-extreme dry mouth,severe constipation,sweating,hot flushing to body and face+just recently dizziness headaches and spaced out drunk feeling.I feel ghastly and don't know what to do-all advice/info/tips gratefully received!
Posted by Ynot on July 6, 2003, at 3:52:10
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects (Frymet),(heartburn), posted by Caroline76 on January 24, 2001, at 8:32:15
I have been prescribed Reboxitine as of the 3/7/2003. I am male and 38 years of age. This is in conjunction with a maximum dose of seroxat (50mg). After reading all the threads, I have decided to keep a day by day account of my useage of reboxatine, and will post it on this notice board if thats ok.This might help others who are new to this drug.
day 1 : one dose of 4mg taken in conjunction with seroxat 50mg.
effects: at the start i noticed a "discomfort" with urinating. i call it the "dribble" effect.Beware new users of making sure all urine has passed out of the urethra before zipping up, as I found it could lead to errmm wet marks on trousers. Exciteability - I was more excited and agitated (in a good way). Sexual activities :I found on trying to have sex that a feeling of erectile dysfunction was present, but perserverance paid off.A BIG thing i noticed was at the point of climax, the effect of climaxing was much more heightened, to the point of ecstatic. But I also noticed that whereas a male climaxes with sperm ejaculation combined with a feeling of euphoria, my sperm was released roughly three to five seconds prior to feeling of euphoria.This resulted in a "delayed" and "longer" feeling of euphoria. A second attempt at sex two days later produced exactly the same response.
Dry Mouth:this is a very unpleasant side effect I have with reboxetine, but one I can live with.
Sweating: I also had profuse sweating.
Insomnia: no problems with insomnia
General feelings after one weeks use : Reboxetine combined with Seroxat has definitely made me feel "perky". I can feel a marked difference in how I feel and how I approach people. I feel that I "want" to do more.
I will keep you updated with the results of week two.
Please remember: All medication is provided by a practicing GP and a Psychiatrist who work in conjuntion with each other to facillitate a drug programme suitable to MY needs. I strongly suggest that you discuss your research with your GP and seek his / her advice. I do not recommend or condone the use of drugs outside your medical GP's plan for your rehabillitation. Furthermore, my explanations here are related to me only and may not have the same effect for you. It is probable that without medical advice, the taking of any drug without medical advice could lead to adverse effects and I do not recommend you do this. I cannot be held responsible for your health because of reading my postings.
regards
Tony
ps:My last paragraph sounds like a real dampner on things, but I understand what lengths depressed people may go to to try and get "better". I know I have been there too.
Posted by mkdrma on July 24, 2003, at 21:47:36
In reply to Re: Reboxetine - new drug prescribed for me, posted by Ynot on July 6, 2003, at 3:52:10
> I have been prescribed Reboxitine as of the 3/7/2003. I am male and 38 years of age. This is in conjunction with a maximum dose of seroxat (50mg). After reading all the threads, I have decided to keep a day by day account of my useage of reboxatine, and will post it on this notice board if thats ok.This might help others who are new to this drug.
> day 1 : one dose of 4mg taken in conjunction with seroxat 50mg.> effects: at the start i noticed a "discomfort" with urinating. i call it the "dribble" effect.Beware new users of making sure all urine has passed out of the urethra before zipping up, as I found it could lead to errmm wet marks on trousers. Exciteability - I was more excited and agitated (in a good way). Sexual activities :I found on trying to have sex that a feeling of erectile dysfunction was present, but perserverance paid off.A BIG thing i noticed was at the point of climax, the effect of climaxing was much more heightened, to the point of ecstatic. But I also noticed that whereas a male climaxes with sperm ejaculation combined with a feeling of euphoria, my sperm was released roughly three to five seconds prior to feeling of euphoria.This resulted in a "delayed" and "longer" feeling of euphoria. A second attempt at sex two days later produced exactly the same response.
> Dry Mouth:this is a very unpleasant side effect I have with reboxetine, but one I can live with.
> Sweating: I also had profuse sweating.
> Insomnia: no problems with insomnia
> General feelings after one weeks use : Reboxetine combined with Seroxat has definitely made me feel "perky". I can feel a marked difference in how I feel and how I approach people. I feel that I "want" to do more.
> I will keep you updated with the results of week two.
> Please remember: All medication is provided by a practicing GP and a Psychiatrist who work in conjuntion with each other to facillitate a drug programme suitable to MY needs. I strongly suggest that you discuss your research with your GP and seek his / her advice. I do not recommend or condone the use of drugs outside your medical GP's plan for your rehabillitation. Furthermore, my explanations here are related to me only and may not have the same effect for you. It is probable that without medical advice, the taking of any drug without medical advice could lead to adverse effects and I do not recommend you do this. I cannot be held responsible for your health because of reading my postings.
> regards
> Tony
> ps:My last paragraph sounds like a real dampner on things, but I understand what lengths depressed people may go to to try and get "better". I know I have been there too.Ynot,
I would love to know how you do on this drug! I've been gathering info on it for a while, don't know anyone who's taking it.I take Effexor XR and recently increased from 150 to 300mg. I don't feel that much better and I'm blowing up like a balloon! 3 more pounds this weekend! I see my doc next week, so I'm hoping to have all the good info I can for her. I've already decreased my dose back to 150. Oh, I take it for anxiety and panic, along with depression.
Thanks!
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