Posted by rculater on November 17, 2015, at 8:22:06
I have been taking Milnacipran in Europe brand name Ixel for 2 months currently on 50mg b.i.d
Im at that stage again where i am weighing up the pros and cons and deciding if i should lower my dose or discontinue, so here goes.
Pros I find it has a mild antidepressant effect, it is good for focus and motivation.No cognitive effects, no apathy or numbing, more energy, Fall to sleep easy, relaxed at night. no weight gain (yet) but seem hungrier.
Cons very lucid dreams and early awakening, decreased libido, penile shrinkage and ejaculation problems, Urinary hesitancy and frequency plus slow flow rate, increased pulse from 60 resting before the med to 90. Chills/tingling on head and legs intermittently. Cannot touch alcohol.
Any thoughts ? Its the cardiovascular effects that are most worrying.
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