Posted by SLS on January 28, 2003, at 9:44:54
In reply to Re: Inuit omega-3 intake » SLS, posted by ShelliR on January 24, 2003, at 20:18:29
Shelli, thanks for replying.
> > > On the other hand, abilify seems like a drug with much less side effects (in general).
> > 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?> Definitely inner restlessness.
"Inner restlessness" is the term most often used to describe akathisia. Akathisia is considered to be a side-effect (EPS - extrapyramidal symptom) common to neuroleptic antipsychotics. Although touted as being practically without the potential to produce them, I would look at Abilify as the culprit, especially given its long half-life (75hrs - 3 days). Of course, your experience might be better explained by some other anxiogenic effect of Abilify.
> I thought it was helping but I haven't gone back into depression since I've been off, so I don't know.
Well, holy crap. Do you mean that you are without the depression that existed before trying these things? Are you doing better now than before trying Abilify? Do you think you would remain feeling well right now without methadone? That would be so cool.
> > > 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.
> He didn't tell you dangerous in what way?
No, and he fumbled for words to justify his position. It seemed more like a conservative doctor looking to cover his ass by letting someone else go first.
> > 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.> Is that why you're going off nardil?
Yes.
> Is your doctor encouraging a trial of Cymbalta?
I would probably try Cymbalta first were it available.My doctor likes the idea. Big deal. I'm pretty pissed. I feel like this doctor has wasted two years of my life by falsely representing himself as using innovative treatments. I am currently searching for another doctor.
> > What brand of fish-oil do you use?
> First Carlson cod oil with lemon & without vitamin A. Totally no fish taste. then I moved to Omega Brite because I thought it had the proportions from the successful results.How much does Omega Brite cost you per month? 1 gram of EPA per day?
Thanks again.
- Scott
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