Posted by Conundrum on November 8, 2010, at 12:27:53
In reply to Re: Stablon update » Conundrum, posted by sukarno on November 8, 2010, at 12:03:16
One thing I just noticed, is that the drug has a much stronger effect taken on an empty stomach. Thanks for posting it took 12 days for the AD effect to kick in. I'm getting kind of skeptical, since I have been able to feel the anti anxiety effects, but not mood lifting effects.
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> > > > Still waiting for an AD effect. So for GGG unit and anyone else who is about to try tianeptine, if you feel spacey wait it out for a week or two.
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> > > sounds good. does it have any effect (+ or -) on your energy levels?
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> > Unfortunately it has a negative effect, but it seems to be diminishing. I was hoping for something with a positivie effect. I wonder if by increasing serotonin reuptake, it also increases the production of melatonin during the day?
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> That's a good point. I wonder if it increases melatonin production too. I started Stablon two days ago and felt sleepy despite quitting Valium (I was taking 5 to 10mg Valium as needed in addition to 1mg Xanax 4x/day). I slept for 12 hours but it was such a comfortable type of sleep and I had vivid dreams, but no nightmares.
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> I'm taking one-half tablet 3 times a day to minimize the activating effects. The last time I started Stablon in 2005 it took 12 days for the antidepressant effect to be noticed and I was a bit wired during those 12 days.
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> This time I feel some stimulation but it is mild and some transient headaches. I'm glad to have some side effects because hopefully it means it will be working soon.
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> It does make me drowsy but in a different way. I just feel like so much burden is being lifted from my brain.. stress is decreasing.. I just want to lie down and sleep. Maybe I'm just exhausted and can finally rest after all that stress and depression that was killing me for the past 4 months.
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> I wonder too if low doses act differently than the higher doses.
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> I seem to remember having insomnia when I started out with the recommended 12.5mg 3x/day and when increasing the dose.
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> Keep us updated.
Complaints: post-SSRI problems: anhedonia, memory and concentration problems, sexual dysfunction. )
Country:USA
Currently taking mirtazapine and tianeptine
poster:Conundrum
thread:967506
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