Posted by dmlvt on August 13, 2008, at 8:37:10
In reply to Re: Asendin to replace Cymbalta? » dmlvt, posted by SLS on August 12, 2008, at 20:13:03
I seem to have forgotten how to use these boards. My moods have been so stable that I haven't been here much in the past couple years, and my last attempt to post didn't work.
Anyway, my doctor picked amoxapine for a couple reasons. First was the similarity to Cymbalta in terms of neurotransmitters affected, although dopamine is affected in a different manner than with Cymbalta. Secondly, he has had success with it in at least one other patient for treating sexual side effects of either an SSRI or SNRI - he didn't say which.
He intends to keep the dose low, probably 2x50mg, because a low dose of Cymbalta was enough for me, when augmented with Wellbutrin.
But, as someone who competes in long distance races, lifts weights regularly, and also gains weight easily, I remain pretty much afraid to try this medication.
I don't know what alternative I'd suggest for getting rid of the sexual side effects of Cymbalta, but this option worries me. It seems like there must be better options. Any thoughts on other things I could suggest to my doc?
Thanks for the responses.
dml
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