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Posted by linkadge on August 3, 2014, at 17:28:56
I know there have been a few studies with scopolamine for depression. I wondered if the AD effect was intrinsic to this scopolamine, or if other agents (benztropine, diphenhydramine etc) might work as well. Thoughts?
Linkadge
Posted by Willyee234 on August 4, 2014, at 0:49:52
In reply to scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by linkadge on August 3, 2014, at 17:28:56
Hey link i seen the hoopla well after i gave it a long run,just made me a little dizzy,i got mad then remebered samE was once considered a god send anti depressant two,its like the flavor of the month.
Posted by linkadge on August 4, 2014, at 9:03:45
In reply to Re: scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by Willyee234 on August 4, 2014, at 0:49:52
Hi Willee,
Scopolamine does help me. Its not a huge AD effect on its own, but it seems to help anxiety.
The problem is that (in Canada) is about $7 a patch. This is not very affordable.
Linkadge
Posted by Willyee234 on August 4, 2014, at 13:01:00
In reply to Re: scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by linkadge on August 4, 2014, at 9:03:45
I agree its not a antidepressant and where this big hoopla over it is comming from i dont know.
You been around a long time linkdage,im sorry your still seeking,did you reall do that bad on your parnate trial.
Posted by linkadge on August 4, 2014, at 21:24:51
In reply to Re: scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by Willyee234 on August 4, 2014, at 13:01:00
Parnate didn't last very long for me, unfortunately. I did feel some positive effect from it, but it gave me bad insomnia and pulse over 120bmp (landed me in the ER).
Anyhow, I'm on Effexor + remeron + Ritalin which is working fairly well. I have some breakthrough episodes however.
Linkadge
Posted by Willyee234 on August 4, 2014, at 23:32:12
In reply to Re: scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by linkadge on August 4, 2014, at 21:24:51
Yess the parnate insomnia is not a side effect but a effect.
Glad to hear your on a good combo,isnt that the one nicknamed the california cocktail or something
Posted by rovers95 on August 10, 2014, at 17:53:55
In reply to scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by linkadge on August 3, 2014, at 17:28:56
> I know there have been a few studies with scopolamine for depression. I wondered if the AD effect was intrinsic to this scopolamine, or if other agents (benztropine, diphenhydramine etc) might work as well. Thoughts?
>
> LinkadgeI like Scopolamine as an AD, however it seems to cause rebound depression/anxiety after use and negatively effects my sleep...I think maybe it impacts my hypoglycaemia symptoms?
Rover
Posted by sk85 on August 26, 2014, at 13:44:08
In reply to Re: scopolamine = diphenhydramine?, posted by rovers95 on August 10, 2014, at 17:53:55
I occasionally use low dose (1mg) trihexyphenidyl to neutralize stress and tension. It's dirt cheap and does the trick without much rebound. The downside is memory impairment, but with a low dose this is not so strong. Best taken in the daytime or early evening, if taken just before sleep, anticholinergics impair sleep quality.
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