Posted by jodsteroo on May 15, 2001, at 13:28:04
In reply to Re: NON-SSRI Antidepressants?, posted by JohnL on May 15, 2001, at 5:28:02
john- ssri's hit serotonin(paxil,prozac,zoloft,celexa,luvox..)wellbutrin hits dopamine and effexor/serzone/remeron/trycyclics(older ad's) hit both norepinephrine and serotonin. effexor at high doses targets dopamine.the maoi's(where you cant eat aged foods)target all three neurotransmitters.it sounds to me that since you had success with wellbutrin in the past something more stimulating would suit you...you could raise your effexor dose...try serzone /remeron or older ad'slike desipramine or protryptaline(allthough there very sedating because they affect other neurotransmitters like h1 ect...but good for anyiety if you have that prob.)or you could try wellbutrin or ritalin(hits dopamine) with a low dose ssri...that might kick it back into gear. you could always try an maoi like parnate but then youve got the food issue... also..it would help me out alot in my suggestions if i knew all your symptomes ae: are you anxious,tired? do you have insomnia? be sure and tell your doc any other symptomes your having so he can determine the best ad out there for you cause theres a ton to choose from.ask your doc about some of these ideas...hope this helps!
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