Posted by okydoky on May 17, 2008, at 11:12:14
In reply to Re: stablon/tianeptine is not working at all!, posted by okydoky on May 16, 2008, at 12:30:59
> Can you tell me how the Amineptine is going for you? I'm planning on starting it next week. Having high hopes for it as Dopaminergics have really been the only meds that have pushed me to any sort of a remission state. The other meds just help me get along, makes life that little bit easier...
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> As for the Lamical, take it VERY slowly! The rash is an issue (as you know now) and also if you are Bipolar of sort then it'll probably cause a bit of hypomania, which isn't always a bad thing if you're constantly depressed! Also check you glands around your throat, they can sometimes inflame, if that happens just try lowering the dose slightly.
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> I should add that my brother and I (we suffer the same prety much) have found that augmentating Clonazepam at night to sleep seems to make the Lamictal work better. Maybe try that? We also take a low dose (100mg) of Sulpiride, helps with social phobia and has a slight antidepressant effect.
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> Hope this helps.
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Gary.
I read what I posted to you yesterday and it does look very helpful. Sorry
Amineptine, when it did work:
I could tell within three days. The seller suggests a weeks trial. It is known to have a quick onset of action, or rapid onset
Not good at nomenclature some of this is from wikipedia. Thought it might help me both understand myself and explain symptoms and improvement
Sadness improved, anxiety not so much, felt alive again though
Symptoms of Anhedonia, was able to feel pleasure again which gave me hope
Slept better which is a major problem for me
I was still restless or agitated and took Clonazepam
Psychomotor agitation
I tear at my fingers and although I do not remember I am sure that stopped
Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, pessimism
All improved much
Difficulty thinking, concentrating, remembering or making decisions
Decision making always improves when my depression is better, concentration and focus likely improved but I have significant problems with these
With hope thoughts of death and suicide were not an issue while the Amineptine worked
I tend to be social even when depressed at least until the last year or two
I was energized and began doing everyday tasks I had given up on
My sensation of pain and its ability to overcome me was much improvedI definitely needed to augment Amineptine with Clonazipam
Dysthymia was ever presentAmineptine on its own was almost as good as Parnate for me. It was the only antidepressant besides Parnate that ever helped me at all.
I believe I tried Pramipexole and became too agitated. I continue to take ritalin. I thought you would b intereted to know I take 40-60mg of oxycontin daily also and about 15mg of valium. I started taking Atarax at night to calm bladder spasm down and help me sleep.
I am still itching from the rash that started so I think I made the right decition stopping the Lamictal? I started taking Stablon again and stopped the amineptine for now. I wanted to see how I reacted to the Stabon on its own and because I have only a limited supply of amineptine left to try and wanted to try it with Selegiline. I am very indecisive. Big problem. I ask for help here and get great respone but am unable to really follow up much because of the indecisivness.
Keep me updated on what you try together and how it all works. I wish you the best.
oky
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