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Posted by SPhobia on February 5, 2004, at 12:11:26
I just don't understand much about this med.
(1) Is it an SSRI?
(2) Is it commonly used to treat anxiety?
(3) Might it treat anxiety (esp. SAD) better than an SSRI? (I read one post of someone who said it completely eliminated her SAD)
(4) How are the side effects compared to common SSRI's? (especially sexual s/e's)
Thanks
Posted by HappyGirl on February 5, 2004, at 16:49:53
In reply to Looking for info on SERZONE., posted by SPhobia on February 5, 2004, at 12:11:26
> I just don't understand much about this med.
>
> (1) Is it an SSRI?
> ---- Not SSRI, Serzone is a sort 'independent class of AD med.' Very special substance, even among pdocs. there is no formal theory/study about how Serzone works on your chemical. ---> (2) Is it commonly used to treat anxiety?
> --- Both depression and Anxiety. However, a lot of M.I. folks takes Serzone for Anxiety, because Serzone offers a good-night sleep that is very crucial for you to feel well/'alleviate.' ---> (3) Might it treat anxiety (esp. SAD) better than an SSRI? (I read one post of someone who said it completely eliminated her SAD)
> --- It's correct to say that, but 'completely eliminate' might be a bit 'exaggeration,' because Serzone works for both Depression and 'Anxiety.' --- But, ... well, all depends on person to person.
> (4) How are the side effects compared to common SSRI's? (especially sexual s/e's)
>--- No sexual side-effect, so some of people takes Serzone(small dosage, somewhere 100 mg. - 150 mg.) with SSRI. ---
H.G.
Posted by Maxime on February 8, 2004, at 20:10:23
In reply to Looking for info on SERZONE., posted by SPhobia on February 5, 2004, at 12:11:26
Serzone has been taken off the "shlef" here in Canada. Apparently it can cause liver damage. And I believe either Englang or Australia also removed it from the shelf.
Just something to consider.
Maxime
> I just don't understand much about this med.
>
> (1) Is it an SSRI?
>
> (2) Is it commonly used to treat anxiety?
>
> (3) Might it treat anxiety (esp. SAD) better than an SSRI? (I read one post of someone who said it completely eliminated her SAD)
>
> (4) How are the side effects compared to common SSRI's? (especially sexual s/e's)
>
> Thanks
Posted by aussie on February 9, 2004, at 1:20:35
In reply to Re: Looking for info on SERZONE., posted by Maxime on February 8, 2004, at 20:10:23
Hard to come off of.
Posted by JonW on February 9, 2004, at 18:07:00
In reply to Looking for info on SERZONE., posted by SPhobia on February 5, 2004, at 12:11:26
> (1) Is it an SSRI?
No, but it is a serotonergic med. It also effects norepinephrine.
> (2) Is it commonly used to treat anxiety?
Yes.
> (3) Might it treat anxiety (esp. SAD) better than an SSRI? (I read one post of someone who said it completely eliminated her SAD)
The clinical trials suggest that it is less effective than SSRIs for SAD. My own experience goes along with that, and for the most part, that's the impression I've gotten from others who've posted their experiences on the internet as well.
> (4) How are the side effects compared to common SSRI's? (especially sexual s/e's)
Sexual side-effects should not be a problem, but it may be more sedating that you would like. It's certainly worth a try, but it did next to nothing for my own SAD.
Jon :)
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