Posted by europerep on October 6, 2010, at 11:22:44
In reply to Re: Just the new we've been hoping to hear! » ihatedrugs, posted by SLS on October 5, 2010, at 16:04:51
>Clinical studies submitted to the EU have demonstrated efficacy. The drug has not yet been embraced by psychiatry in Europe. I don't know why.
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because it appears to not be that great after all. some of the studies didn't show significant difference from placebo, although in one of them, the parallel drug fluoxetine didn't distinguish itself from placebo either. my doc said he prescribed in several times, in cases for which it was indicated (circadian rhythm thing etc..) and so far, none of the patients stayed on it.. plus it is indeed expensive. but, I agree, it should be given more time.. maybe it only works for a small amount of people, but in them it works great..also, in the latest study I know, 25mg differed from placebo at week 8, whereas 50mg did not.. very strange..
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