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Posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 19:30:47
Does anyone have any recommendations? Like I said other than an SSRI or TCA?
I'm just not that savvy on all the different drugs out there and their uses.
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by floatingbridge on October 6, 2011, at 19:45:48
In reply to Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 19:30:47
Laney, I was just wondering how you were today. You were considering Effexor, yes?
I only know my own meds. Emsam seems to be working for me. But I need the stimulation it provides. I think your needs/symptoms differ from mine.
What symptoms are you wanting to address? (I apologize if you have already posted this, and I missed it.)
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 6, 2011, at 19:53:05
In reply to Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 19:30:47
Remeron and Welbutrin both spring to mind.
Remeron is good if you have trouble sleeping or anxiety. Welbutrin is good if you feel lethargic and flat.
Remeron + Effexor can be very helpful in resistant depression
Posted by emmanuel98 on October 6, 2011, at 20:13:39
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI? » Laney, posted by floatingbridge on October 6, 2011, at 19:45:48
Abilify, risperadal and zyprexa all controlled my depression but made me gain weight. Parnate (an MAOI) finally controlled most of my depression without weight gain, but caused insomnia which I control with lorazaepem and trazadone.
Posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 20:51:56
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by emmanuel98 on October 6, 2011, at 20:13:39
Thanks for the replies.
Sometimes I think I'm bipolar because I'll have good days and then horrible ones. Lots of negative thoughts and I can't seem to push the negative thoughts or feelings away.
I have tried Wellbutrin but maybe I should give it another try because it doesn't have the weight gain effect Nortriptyline has for me.
Doesn't Remeron cause weight gain?
I'm a little scared to use effexor because I know it's hard to get off of. I'm already on paxil and don't need the two that are next to impossible to stop.
Any ideas? My Pdoc seems to be pretty fair to work with.
Thanks again everyone!
Laney
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on October 6, 2011, at 22:04:48
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 20:51:56
OK, so you actualy want an antidepressant that wont cause weight gain.
I'd try Effexor or Welbutrin - the fact that Welbutrin didnt work suggests you try effexor.
It isnt impossoble to get off, I cut out 300mg per day with very little trouble by tapering over 2 weeks, it just shouldnt be stopped cold turkey
Posted by creepy on October 6, 2011, at 22:15:06
In reply to Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 19:30:47
MAOIs, some mood stabilizers like lamictal and lithium. Also the AAPs get a lot of use for depression. Im not sure AAPs are a good thing for depression though, unless nothing else works.
Posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2011, at 23:50:19
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 6, 2011, at 20:51:56
Laney why not give viibryd a go? Read the reviews. Good ones. I'd like to but don't think my insurance will pay for it. Love Phillipa
Posted by Laney on October 7, 2011, at 12:08:01
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI? » Laney, posted by Phillipa on October 6, 2011, at 23:50:19
Thanks everyone! That gives me something to think about. P- I did think about Viibryd. I'll ask my doctor about it.
Can anyone show me where I can find proof or at least information for it's use for depression?
Thanks!
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2011, at 19:35:56
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 7, 2011, at 12:08:01
Laney here is some user reviews hope the link works. Phillipa
http://www.drugs.com/comments/vilazodone/viibryd-for-depression.html
Posted by Laney on October 7, 2011, at 19:42:25
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI? » Laney, posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2011, at 19:35:56
P-
Thanks so much! Very helpful!
Laney
Posted by Phillipa on October 7, 2011, at 20:58:44
In reply to Re: Drug for depression other than TCA or SSRI?, posted by Laney on October 7, 2011, at 19:42:25
Laney no problem as looks good do you think? Phillipa
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