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Posted by Phil on May 4, 2000, at 10:54:42
Cam(or others,of course),
My depression is back w/ a vengence and I'm trying to get in to see my pdoc today. I've been through alot of meds over the past 15 years and am trying to decide which way to go.
Seems that Paxil and Ritalin combo was pretty good but apathy was too much.
I'm considering going back to Amitriptyline despite the S/E I experienced; mainly anti-cholinergic. I usually was at a high dose..250 mg or so. The other TCA's haven't seemed to do the trick although I never tried Doxepin at a dose over 25 mg.
What was good about amitrip for me was; I have never slept better in my life and woke up feeling good. And unlike SSRI's or any other AD I've taken, I exercised like crazy! Also managed to quit smoking for a year while taking it.
I'm also considering Remeron but have read that weight gain can be even worse than Amitrip although, right now, I just want to get back to..well, better.
One other question if you've made it this far. Effexor started out as an amazing drug for me but had allergic reaction; itching w/o rash. Generally, is it the drug or the dyes that cause the allergic reactions?
I would guess, more often than not, it's the drug. If it could be the dyes, I might consider XR version.
Thanks for any input and thanks for your generosity to the babble.Phil...Orange barrel
Posted by Cam W. on May 4, 2000, at 14:27:40
In reply to CAMatriptyline...Cam, posted by Phil on May 4, 2000, at 10:54:42
> Phil...Orange barrelPhil - God, you guys are taking me back with all these old LSD names. The side effect of itching (esp without a rash) may not be an allergic reaction, but just a weird side effect. I have heard of people itching while on Effexor before. The newer meds, like Effexor, are mostly made using "hypoallergenic" fillers, binders and colors. The itching side effect has made a few people stop the Effexor.
Elavil is a great AD, except for the dry mouth and drowsiness at effective doses. Sorry, all I can do is shrug my shoulders at that.
Cam (can't remember another LSD brand name) W.
Posted by stjames on May 4, 2000, at 15:57:48
In reply to Re: CAMatriptyline...Cam, posted by Cam W. on May 4, 2000, at 14:27:40
> Cam (can't remember another LSD brand name) W.
James here....
Window pane, purple micro dot, blotter, yellow sunshine.
james
Posted by Phil on May 4, 2000, at 18:50:13
In reply to Re: CAMatriptyline...Cam, posted by Cam W. on May 4, 2000, at 14:27:40
Thanks for your input Cam. Doc gave me some Remeron samples so I'm starting there.
Phil
Posted by Cam W. on May 4, 2000, at 23:36:30
In reply to Re: CAMatriptyline...Cam, posted by stjames on May 4, 2000, at 15:57:48
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> James here....
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> Window pane, purple micro dot, blotter, yellow sunshine.
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> jamesJames - Thanks for yellow sunshine. We've already exhausted windowpane, purple microdot and blotter. He he he - Cam W.
Posted by harry b. on May 5, 2000, at 11:18:28
In reply to Re: James - Names, posted by Cam W. on May 4, 2000, at 23:36:30
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> James - Thanks for yellow sunshine. We've already exhausted windowpane, purple microdot and blotter. He he he - Cam W.
Out here on the East Coast it was called '4-way Sunshine',
no doubt because of it's potentcy.
Posted by CraigF on May 5, 2000, at 16:15:51
In reply to Re: James - Names, posted by harry b. on May 5, 2000, at 11:18:28
You haven't partied until you dropped a triple-dipped smurf lip.
(I'm just waiting for somebody to come slap us on the wrists
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