Posted by JohnL on January 18, 2001, at 3:06:46
In reply to Reboxetine + Effexor + Lithium + Neurontin?, posted by mars on January 18, 2001, at 1:12:45
> Hi babblers -
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> Any thoughts? I just acquired several bottles of reboxetine, still sealed, from a person who's tapered off of it after having been on for a long time.
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> I'm not in any hurry...still getting used to the gabapentin. It's just that what I've read about reboxetine and its possible effect on motivation definitely interests me.
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> Thanks in advance to anyone who replies.
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> maryHi,
I must admit it has been difficult to find anyone who has liked Reboxetine. The few that did like it later complained of a poop-out effect. I guess for a small group of people Rebox is a great drug, but I think the people who try it and don't like it far outweigh those who do like it. Its results in the real world don't seem nearly as promising as results in literature. At least, based on this board anyway.I became much more depressed very fast when I tried it. Several other people here experienced the same thing. It was rather dramatic and scary.
If you want to try Rebox, I would suggest starting with a super low dose at first, like maybe 1mg or 2mg. Break or cut the pill to size. If all goes well, then you could increase dose. With most drugs I think it's important to start with a super low dose just to feel it out before diving in, but especially with Reboxetine. Who knows, it could end up being a miracle to you. My experience with it was not good, but we're all different. For increasing motivation via norepinephrine or dopamine enhancement, I strongly prefer the mild stimulant Adrafinil, the mild antipsychotic Amisulpride, or Zyprexa or Risperdal, or the old tricyclics like Desipramine or Nortriptyline. It's no secret, because I mention it all the time, but an almost perfect cocktail for lack of motivation is Adrafinil+Amisulpride.
John
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