Posted by jerryTRD on November 6, 2010, at 13:52:57
In reply to Re: Promethazine gives me the most peaceful sleep but, posted by SLS on November 4, 2010, at 13:22:06
> > >because potential side effects outweigh the positives.
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> > A bit like Seroquel then - but 200 times less expensive.
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> > You can buy Phenergan without a prescription here in packs of 56. I don't know whether you can.
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> > Promethazine is a phenothiazine antihistamine. It's quite a strong antihistamine. It also had moderate anticholinergic effects and weak dopamine receptor blockade (weaker than antipsychotics). Promethazine is a relatively safe drug, if you can tolerate the daytime drowsiness.
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> I saw someone who was riddled with anxiety and being treated with Zyprexa unsuccessfully change over to promethazine (Phenergan) with great results. He didn't seem to be drowsy during the day, but perhaps this was idiosyncratic of his psychobiology.
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> - Scott
So Scott - would you say that promethazine is relatively safe for longer use? Even compared to the Seroquel my doc has me on now? I mean - why are my doctors shying away from using this if it is helping me more than the Seroquel?Jerry
Major Depressive Disorder, treatment-resistant w/GAD. Meds: Lexapro 10mg, Adderall IR 20mg 3x daily, Klonopin 1mg 5x daily, Seroquel 300mg, Ambien 10mg, Synthroid 125mcg, Androgel
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