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Posted by contemplative1 on March 2, 2004, at 14:32:38
I have successfully weathered Prozac, Paxil and Celexa withdrawals and am definitely past feeling any of these as enough time has passed.
I just started Serzone and I am experiencing a flashback to exactly how I felt after discontinuing other SSRI's.
My inclination is to get out of Dodge right fast. Since Serzone is a Seratonin antagonist, could it be doing the reverse of what SSRI's do?
PLEASE advise.
Posted by HappyGirl on March 2, 2004, at 15:05:40
In reply to Serzone: could it be causing pseudo seratonin WDs?, posted by contemplative1 on March 2, 2004, at 14:32:38
Hi:
In my knowledge, Serzone, like any other ADs, takes awhile to start working on, for that you need to give it a try at least ten days before any noticeable effect.As to the effectiveness of this med., Serzone, ... not like any of SSRIs, is a kind 'weaker effect' on both, depression and anxiety. Then, if your depression is NOT milder form, you need one more med. to augument/boost Serzone Effect. One of suggestive med. is Wellbutrin SR, because WB has stimulant to give you more motivation, energy, concentration and etc. of which Serzone is deficient.
In regard to 'flashback,' .... possibly your system/body reacts a bit 'withdrawal symptom' even after the completion of SSRIs. Or, since Serzone is much weaker in comparison to SSRIs, your brain starts showing some reaction(lack in AD in the system) to the new med., Serzone.
Beside this above, Serzone alone, ... I never heard of, ... unless your depression is quite milder form. Most of cases/depression, you need one more med. to get a good result.
H.G.
Posted by Contemplative1 on March 2, 2004, at 15:30:24
In reply to Re: Serzone: could it be causing pseudo seratonin WDs?, posted by HappyGirl on March 2, 2004, at 15:05:40
I like the promised coverage of Serzone without any sexual side effects, which should address my main quirks:
- Sleep problems (not sleeping enough (6-7 instead of 8 which I NEED) and Neurontin and Serzone seem to help)
- Irritability and impulse control
I am on day 4 of Serzone and am ok with sleep but MUCH worse on issue 2. I almost put my fist through a pane of glass (very uncharacterisitc of me).
Every part of me including my liver which is now aware of the potential harmful effects of Serzone is screaming to get off this drug and try Lexapro (liked Celexa but nuked my sex drive) and if that does not work go back to the old faithful of Prozac and try Neurontin for sleep. Seroquel and Remeron over sedated me BTW.
Thanks HW and keep the advice coming.
Posted by HappyGirl on March 2, 2004, at 17:30:35
In reply to Re: Serzone: could it be causing pseudo seratonin WDs?, posted by Contemplative1 on March 2, 2004, at 15:30:24
Hi:
I agree with you in regard to 'get off this med.,' because unfortunately, ... Serzone is notorious on 'Liver Issue.' You can NOT afford to sacrifice one of your most previous organs, Liver for your depression.In regard to 'irritability' and 'impulse' is CERTAINLY a lack of AD effect in your system, because as I said in my previous post, Serzone is one of the weakest AD meds. In my knowledge, the most reason why some of pdocs. prescribes Serzone is because some of folks are intolerable to SSRIs, especially among Bipolars. Because, SSRI med. is prone to bring up 'manic' episodes, not for every Bps, but some of Bps. Then, those pdocs. are cautious not to put SSRIs for Bipolars in the first place. In my guess, the tendency of manic after SSRIs is because SSRIs are quite potent AD, then the more work on the chemical, the more adverse effect, for some Bps, ... but I can not be sure to say this, because some of Bps are actually happy about taking some of those potent SSRI along with mood-stabilizer. In this regard, everyone shows different reaction on variety of psycho.meds. Also, another thing about which I know is there is NO scientific measures to prescribe any of psycho.-med., even among reputable pdocs. Thus, a lot of 'trials and errors' to find the right med. combo. Not for 'Guinese Pig' purpose, ... just simply there are no precise scientic instruments, such as CT at present time. However, I read the other day that some of medical-scietists are working on inventing/making those machines for quick search for a right med. combo., ... but seems to need 'money' along with 'time' to complete this project.
Lastly, I know that Seroquel and Remeron combo. brings on too much sleepness. Sounds like you need more AD effect, hopefully this new med. combo. works well!
H.G.
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