Posted by cpallen79 on July 30, 2004, at 12:19:19
In reply to Re: serzone withdrawal, posted by sageblue on July 30, 2004, at 11:32:15
I've heard that Straterra has NE uptake inhibition qualities.. Even though it is prescribed for ADHD, could it perhaps be used for other purpsoes like those listed below? Maybe that would help out Happygirl.
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> hey, serzone withdrawal was the hardest ever. i can relate to where you're coming from with wanting to continue taking it. i also developed odd symptoms and had to get off. in fact, i had to get off of it quite quickly (after 3+ years of accumulated use) as my body thought i was allergic to it.
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> but, i think it's going to be hard to continue getting a supply of it. are you self-choosing to take 1 serzone a day? are you trying to taper off?
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> i think you might be looking for the norepinephrine reuptake provided by the serzone -- i personally think that's the aspect that made withdrawal hard, as pure ssri's have never caused me much trouble when withdrawing.
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> i wonder if another med could give you that noripenephrine stimulus?
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