Posted by snapper on April 27, 2004, at 23:35:37
In reply to Re: why does effexor cause problems ???, posted by Sad Panda on April 27, 2004, at 14:02:55
> > theoretically it should be better than the SSRI's for cognition however I see quite a few complaints.
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> > Does anyone know the mechanisms ??
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> > Linkadge
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> Because it's poison? :) It has been demonstrated to be one of the most pro-convulsant AD's around, worse than the worst TCA Dothiepin, so I guess you really don't want to take any more than is neccessary.
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> Cheers,
> Panda.
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Hey Panda , what do you mean pro-convulsant? Does that mean it invokes too much neurotransmitter, uptake or is it more complicated (as I suspect)
just curious ...because It (FXR) was my mainstay for several years and now I am at a critical cross road of being minimally medicated (xanax,ambien,15mg remeron) I am truly miserable but I am having to endure this state because I am scheduled to have ECT in next 30 days or so and I think that the ECT doc want's me as med free as possible (which makes sense) to achieve the best posssible AD effect w/ECT..... If I re start an AD, any AD it to me would seem likely that I would be just barely beginning to notice its' effects (4-6 wks) VS. ECT effects. does that make sense?
any how ..the pro-convulsant thing - I wonder if after the ect , and should I elect to start FXR after the ect if I will get a more sustained and longer lasting benefit from FXR.....anyhow just *thinking* any input appreciated! thanks
snapper
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