Posted by HappyGirl on February 10, 2004, at 13:49:49
In reply to Re: serzone banned in aust » HappyGirl, posted by aussie on February 10, 2004, at 0:58:10
Hi aussie:
I too know that Serzone is a kind, milder AD med., especially in comparison to those SSRIs, like Zoloft, Paxil and more to say.
The 600 mg. Serzone is also 'Maximum dosage,' then your worry/concern is understandable. In my guess, the more Serzone you get, the more Side-effect(liver issue) might develop, ... however, to be frank and honest, I can NOT be sure for this area/more information might be needed.
Then, you are on Effexor and Topamax with tapering off Serzone very slowly,... in my guessing. However, your 'Anxiety' side of depression sounds like asking a more proper med.
As I said in my previous post, Topamax is to be rxed for 'add-on' to mood-stabilizer, but it could be used for Depression/Anxiety. For this, have you ever thought about some milder AP, like 'Seroquel?' On Minimum dosage of the Seroquel, many of M.I. get satisfactory result,... but again, this med. might NOT be in your case, because your Anxiety is NOT too grave to need this form of AP med.
First, try to talk to your pdoc. soon.
BTW, in regard to 'Liver issue' is not only on Serzone. In my knowledge, even Depakote(mood-stabilzer for BP) has 'pancreatic issue.' Also, Zyprexa has 'Diabetic issue.' ... then if you're too concerned about all those 'Press,' there is NOT too many meds. to choose and take. When you're in emotionally and mentally havoc due to depression or any other M.I., the very first thing in your mind is a desire to get/feel well at the earliest possible, ... not want to wait 'too long' to get back to 'old yourself.
H.G.
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