Posted by John Doughboy on May 10, 2008, at 22:33:10
In reply to Re: Zolft helps OCD but doesn't help depression, posted by bleauberry on May 10, 2008, at 20:13:34
First of all, thank you for the response. This med stuff is extremely frustrating and it's good to know others have been through the same (or at least know what I'm talking about).
Some other comments...
I completely understand what you are saying about sticking with the Zoloft because I already know it works in the OCD aspect, but I've tried Effexor and I know it helps the OCD aspect as well. I know it has norepinephrine effects at higher doses,but what is considered a dose that has appreciable NE effects? Like how much would you have to take to get effects on NE similiar to a common dose of NE specific TCA (ie desipramine). If I can get good NE effects at 150 (but no higher), I would really like to try it.
And about my stimulant tolerance. It's not a QUANTITATIVE tolerance like I need more after awhile to get the same effects, it's like a QUALITATIVE tolerance where is just doesn't work, at any dose. (The stimulating mood elevation turns into pure agitation.)
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