Posted by HappyGirl on June 11, 2004, at 22:32:28
In reply to Serzone discontinuation in Aus = me cold turkey, posted by t0xxx on June 11, 2004, at 20:55:45
Hi:
It's horrible to read your post regarding sudden discontinuation of Serzone in your country, Aus. Here, in USA, ... luckily there is a generic form of Serzone, called 'Nefadozone' is available. This generic is exactly as same as the brand one, Serzone in regard to 'efficacy/effectiveness,' plus 'less' financial burden, ... about a half the price of Serzone. Thus, it's quite saving money, since most of psycho. meds. are very expensive.In regard to 'withdrawal symptoms,' ... unfortunately I have NO any positive idea to offer since I had NO evident 'ill-effect' when my pdoc. adviced me to reduce Serzone dosage upon rxed Wellbutrin SR. Although, I'm still in crave for Serzone, ... possibly I may need to search for other 'replacement' sooner or later since there is NO concrete future on Nefadozone, here in USA.
Effexor is one of SSRIs, which I never able to tolerate. For me, there is/are other good anti-deps. except Serzone. Have you ever tried Wellbutrin SR? Certainly, WB alone is NOT advisable, but you can take WB sr with conjuction with anxiety med., such as Kolonopin and any other reputable anti-anxiety med. Because, WB sr alone produces some 'annoying' problem such as insomnia, agitation, irritability and the like.
In my suggestion, you may need to talk to your pdoc. regarding your current situation without Serzone.
H.G.
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