![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 16 of 16. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 8:04:28
http://www.prescriber.org.uk/2009/06/new-antidepressant-class/
Bah, my doctor is still claiming not to have heard anything yet. Cant wait to get a UK prescription as it will save me a lot each month.
Neg
Posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2009, at 10:24:42
In reply to Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 8:04:28
How are the reviews isn't it more for anxiety than depression? Phillipa
Posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 10:58:35
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK » Negcreep, posted by Phillipa on June 10, 2009, at 10:24:42
People taking it in my google group have found it to be adequate for depression and anxiety with minimal side effects.
Neg
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 11:22:22
In reply to Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 8:04:28
> http://www.prescriber.org.uk/2009/06/new-antidepressant-class/
>
> Bah, my doctor is still claiming not to have heard anything yet. Cant wait to get a UK prescription as it will save me a lot each month.
>
> NegAnyone here tried it? I'll be back on the AD wagon soon enough I think and this sounds promising. No more SSRI's for me anyway. wanna try something like this or an MAOI.
Posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 11:54:17
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 11:22:22
I've been on it 7 months. Its pretty good, maybe not quite as good as citalopram (for me with anxiety) best thing about it is no side effects.
Neg
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 12:20:41
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 11:54:17
> I've been on it 7 months. Its pretty good, maybe not quite as good as citalopram (for me with anxiety) best thing about it is no side effects.
>
> Neg
Does it numb you up(serotonin) or give you nice calm(Gaba)?
Posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 12:52:17
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 12:20:41
Emotions are left intact, sexual function is left intact. It is difficult to compare it to another drug out there as its mechanism of action is totally different.
As I said it has hardly any side effects. Leaves you feeling good but not too good. Which I suppose is better in the long run.
Neg
> > I've been on it 7 months. Its pretty good, maybe not quite as good as citalopram (for me with anxiety) best thing about it is no side effects.
> >
> > Neg
>
>
> Does it numb you up(serotonin) or give you nice calm(Gaba)?
>
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 12:59:53
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 12:52:17
> Emotions are left intact, sexual function is left intact. It is difficult to compare it to another drug out there as its mechanism of action is totally different.
>
> As I said it has hardly any side effects. Leaves you feeling good but not too good. Which I suppose is better in the long run.
>
> Neg
>
> > > I've been on it 7 months. Its pretty good, maybe not quite as good as citalopram (for me with anxiety) best thing about it is no side effects.
> > >
> > > Neg
> >
> >
> > Does it numb you up(serotonin) or give you nice calm(Gaba)?
> >
>
>never liked that. Controlled emotions. It makes life boring in the long run. however this dosn't sound too bad.
SSRi's have completely stripped me of my personality even after being off them for a year. Will never go on them again.
Posted by Netch on June 11, 2009, at 11:29:42
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 12:59:53
> SSRi's have completely stripped me of my personality even after being off them for a year. Will never go on them again.
SSRI sucks big time!Only thing that worries me about agomelatine is the risk of increased asat/alat forcing patients to get off the medication.
Posted by JayBTV2 on June 11, 2009, at 13:58:28
In reply to Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 8:04:28
Has anyone had great success on this medication? It's one I've been looking forward to for a while.
How does it measure up to the ADs currently available?
Posted by Sigismund on June 12, 2009, at 21:39:26
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 10, 2009, at 11:22:22
It's good, humane..... compared to other psych drugs.
The only worry is the liver enzyme thing, which could perhaps be best dealt with by keeping the dose as low as possible, under 25mg/d?
I chewed it once....an acrid more than bitter taste, so the liver thing was not such a surprise.
Mainly it improves sleep quality and has a clarifying effect on mental function. In that sense it feels a little like a smart drug.
Posted by Sigismund on June 12, 2009, at 21:42:05
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by JayBTV2 on June 11, 2009, at 13:58:28
>How does it measure up to the ADs currently available?
Better for me than tianeptine or Parnate.
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 14, 2009, at 17:49:33
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK » JayBTV2, posted by Sigismund on June 12, 2009, at 21:42:05
> >How does it measure up to the ADs currently available?
>
> Better for me than tianeptine or Parnate.What is it like for depression? Stimulating? It it like an upper?
Posted by Sigismund on June 14, 2009, at 21:59:23
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 14, 2009, at 17:49:33
>What is it like for depression? Stimulating? It it like an upper?
No. It is sedative at night, and a little stimulating during the day. I dunno how that works.
Posted by Negcreep on June 15, 2009, at 4:34:36
In reply to Re: Agomelatine launched in the UK » Alexanderfromdenmark, posted by Sigismund on June 14, 2009, at 21:59:23
I wouldnt really call it a 'sedative' either. The drug works on your melatonin receptors (the system that makes you feel sleepy at night when its dark) so once you take it you feel natually sleepy and wake up feeling rested. Theres no grogginess that you get with sleeping aids and tranqs.
In the day time you feel fully alert with no concentration or memory problems.The antidepressant effect isnt as powerful as SSRI's (if youre a responder) so you dont feel overly happy or stimulated. But you do feel more normal and more in control of your emotions. There is also no emotional numbing like with SSRIs and your sex life is left intact.
I think in the long run its better to feel normal rather than overly happy, will result in a more balanced life. I'd say its entirely abnormal to never feel sad or down, that shouldnt be our goal.
Agomelatine definetly gets the thumbs up from me.
Posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on June 15, 2009, at 7:08:34
In reply to Agomelatine launched in the UK, posted by Negcreep on June 10, 2009, at 8:04:28
> http://www.prescriber.org.uk/2009/06/new-antidepressant-class/
>
> Bah, my doctor is still claiming not to have heard anything yet. Cant wait to get a UK prescription as it will save me a lot each month.
>
> NegIt sounds perfect for me. For some reason, I never get sleepy. I'm always tired but I never get sleepy. I would love to try this med. Hope it's out in Denmark.
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.