Posted by JohnL on January 13, 2001, at 19:28:04
In reply to Re: How long do the side effects of Reboxetine last? » JohnL, posted by Bob on January 13, 2001, at 15:32:17
> John:
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> Just a quick question here:
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> You mention the combination of Remeron and Effexor. Seems like quite a hard combo to tolerate. What I was wondering was what this combo brings to the party, that either Remeron or Effexor alone does not? I've actually seen this combo mentioned before on this list.
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> BobHi Bob,
The technicals involved here are over my head. But basically the two drugs work on serotonin and norepinephrine, except from different angles. There are two disctinct and separate mechanisms, at different levels, with no duplication. Remeron is basically opening up the spigot for release of serotonin and NE, while Effexor blocks the drain. The two work as a team to fill it up with neuros!
I don't think this combo would be difficult to tolerate. It could even be easier than just one or the other. The drugs in some ways have counteracting side effects.
But back to the original post, I just feel Reboxetine is not the right drug in this case. Reboxetine is just causing too much trouble to be worth it, especially when there are other choices that look more attractive, to me anyway.
John
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