Posted by noa on November 2, 2000, at 8:42:32
In reply to Re: serzone/nefazodone , posted by Log on November 1, 2000, at 20:52:09
Hi, you might want to check out the Serzone folder at psycho-babble-tip/links (link above on this page).
I used to take desyrel (aka trazodone) for sleep (to counter the sleep problems from ssris and effexor) and I now take serzone. I don't find serzone to be as intensely sedating as trazodone. It has a slower, longer acting and less intense sedation effect. With trazodone, I would be drooping within an hour. With serzone, I have about 30 minutes of feeling somewhat drowsy, about 30 minutes after dosing, but then it lightens up. Then, a few hours later, I am ready for bed, but not as drowsy as with trazodone.
I don't find the dry mouth that I did on trazodone.
You started higher than I did, but I like to start low and titrate up slowly.
The first few weeks on serzone were rough--emotionality, coordination problems, spaciness. But that wore off.
I take serzone and effexor, so I can't speak to serzone's AD effect on its own.
poster:noa
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