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Posted by Peter S. on August 16, 2007, at 0:06:19
I had read a while ago someone who posted about having a great anti-depressant effect from Memantine. There was also a recent study (non-controlled) which seemed to be positive based on a 3 week trial of dosage up to 40mg. I tried it for 3 weeks- didn't get the dosage up that high. It gave me insomnia which always boosts my mood anyway (lack of sleep).
Anyone out there had good or bad experiences with Memantine? If positive, how long did it take to kick in? I'm just wondering if my trial was long enough.
Thanks for any help!
Peter
Posted by KayeBaby on August 16, 2007, at 17:51:49
In reply to Memantine success for depression?, posted by Peter S. on August 16, 2007, at 0:06:19
I have been on it for a few months and I like it. Anti-anxiety and good anti-depressant effects for me.
It took a good 2-3 weeks to really get going.
What dosage did you get up to?
Did you have any side effects other than insomnia? Seems to help my sleep.I ususally take 5mg mid day and 5-10 at bedtime.
Kaye
Posted by Peter S. on August 17, 2007, at 0:31:35
In reply to Re: Memantine success for depression? » Peter S., posted by KayeBaby on August 16, 2007, at 17:51:49
Thanks for the response Kaye. I got up to 20 mg per day. Noticed some constipation. Maybe I should give it another try for longer. Are you on anything else? How did you end up trying Memantine?
> I have been on it for a few months and I like it. Anti-anxiety and good anti-depressant effects for me.
>
> It took a good 2-3 weeks to really get going.
>
> What dosage did you get up to?
> Did you have any side effects other than insomnia? Seems to help my sleep.
>
> I ususally take 5mg mid day and 5-10 at bedtime.
>
> Kaye
Posted by psychobot5000 on August 23, 2007, at 11:20:31
In reply to Re: Memantine success for depression? » Peter S., posted by KayeBaby on August 16, 2007, at 17:51:49
It's great to hear of positive stories about Memantine--I'm considering trying it myself. May I ask what side-effects those of you have tried it have experienced? Any cognitive ones? Anything which seriously interrupted your lives?
Posted by KayeBaby on August 23, 2007, at 13:00:51
In reply to Re: Memantine success for depression?, posted by psychobot5000 on August 23, 2007, at 11:20:31
I mostly take it before bed now but I sometimes noticed a short bout of drowsyness followed by improved mood and clarity. Slightly rapid heartrate (for maybe 1/2 hr)Great anti-anxiety effects.
Kaye
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