Posted by SLS on January 24, 2003, at 11:03:11
In reply to Re: Inuit omega-3 intake » SLS, posted by ShelliR on January 22, 2003, at 22:32:27
Hi Shelli.
> How about you?Things pretty much suck. Right now, I'm taking Nardil 75mg, Lamictal 200mg, and desipramine 150mg. This is turning out to be a dead end. I did experience some relief from Effexor + TCA. I think my doctor is too conservative. I have begun to search for a new one.
> If zyprexa is working well, 15lbs isn't too bad.
Zyprexa produced a pronounced antidepressant effect over the first week or so. Although it remained somewhat helpful thereafter, it wasn't enough for me to justify gaining more than 20lbs. I might use it to help mitigate the worsening of depression I expect when I discontinue Nardil.
> On the other hand, abilify seems like a drug with much less side effects (in general).
I don't know. I was really excited to want to try it, but it seems that it has produced anxiety and dysphoria in more than one person. It's possible that it was the Abilify that was responsible for your shaking. Did you also experience anxiety or inner restlessness? Did it help in any way?
> What about straterra?
My doctor is not in favor of its use in depression, and won't prescribe it as of today. I didn't understand the legitimacy of his rationale, but he said it was potentially dangerous for use in depression. He and his colleague had participated in clinical investigation of Strattera for ADD/ ADHD.
That leaves Lexapro.
I am hoping that duloxetine (Cymbalta) comes out soon. It is a dual-action serotonin + norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. This is similar to Effexor. However, it is supposed to be better balanced than Effexor. I called Eli Lilly regarding its status last week. It has been granted an "approvable letter" by the FDA, but has not been officially approved. I doubt it will be available much before summer. I get the feeling that MAOI (partial) responders tend also to be responsive to dual-action drugs. I hope so.
What brand of fish-oil do you use?
> Here's to a better year,
God, I hope so.
- Scott
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