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Posted by jparsell82 on August 29, 2005, at 22:11:03
"As addressed in the company’s interim report for the three months ended 31 March 2005, Lundbeck announced in April the results of a head-to-head comparison of citalopram and Cipralex®, which concluded that Cipralex® is significantly more effective than citalopram in the treatment of depression. The results confirm previously published clinical results, which show that Cipralex® is superior to citalopram. In the same month, Serdolect® for the treatment of schizophrenia was approved by the European health authorities, and Serdolect® is expected to be launched in the first European markets before the end of 2005."
http://www.lundbeck.com/investor/releases/ReleaseDetails/Release_166_EN.asp
Anyone in the UK or elsewhere heard anything about a release date or tried this med in the past? I'm in the US myself, it seems they're talking to the FDA about releasing it here but it may be awhile or not at all because of the heart issue and their other drug bifeprunox.
I'm very interested in trying this drug, because unlike other APs, it doesn't have any reports of sedation. It also isn't supposed to cause akathisia or cognitive side effects. Abilify was the only other AP that helped me some without causing sedation and cognitive problems, but it made me irritable and anxious, and I got akathisia with it after a couple of days. One article I read also stated it has an anxiolytic property... which would be great for me.
http://www.priory.com/focus5.htm
Anyways, has anyone here tried this med? Anyone else here interested in it? Thanks,
Josh
Posted by linkadge on August 30, 2005, at 6:51:42
In reply to Serdolect(sertindole) relaunch, posted by jparsell82 on August 29, 2005, at 22:11:03
Is cipralex still non-generic? That would fully explain why Lundbeck found it superior to citalopram.
Linkadge
Posted by Tom Twilight on August 30, 2005, at 12:01:18
In reply to Serdolect(sertindole) relaunch, posted by jparsell82 on August 29, 2005, at 22:11:03
Sound interesting
Non-sedating anti anxiety drugs are few and far between, nasal congestion doesn't sound so good though
I wonder of it has the dulling effect of other APs
Posted by ed_uk on August 30, 2005, at 15:26:47
In reply to Serdolect(sertindole) relaunch, posted by jparsell82 on August 29, 2005, at 22:11:03
Hi Josh,
Serdolect is currently available in the UK only for schizophrenia patients participating in clinical trials.
~Ed
Posted by jparsell82 on August 30, 2005, at 15:46:54
In reply to Re: Serdolect(sertindole) relaunch » jparsell82, posted by ed_uk on August 30, 2005, at 15:26:47
> Hi Josh,
>
> Serdolect is currently available in the UK only for schizophrenia patients participating in clinical trials.
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> ~EdHmmm... it sounds like later this year it will be available to everyone... probably requiring some tests though. If you find out any new information please let us know. Thanks,
Josh
Posted by jparsell82 on August 30, 2005, at 15:54:56
In reply to Re: Serdolect(sertindole) relaunch, posted by Tom Twilight on August 30, 2005, at 12:01:18
> Sound interesting
>
> Non-sedating anti anxiety drugs are few and far between, nasal congestion doesn't sound so good though
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> I wonder of it has the dulling effect of other APsYeah, I didn't like the idea of nasal congestion either. Since it's not supposed to have cognitive side effects, perhaps it lacks the dulling effect of other APs. Perhaps it has something to do with it's effect of blocking D2 receptors in the limbic system mainly and not the striatum? I'm hoping maybe this drug won't have the effect of making you less social, like other APs have done.
Josh
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