Posted by mike_robertz on November 19, 2007, at 16:12:18
In reply to Re: Tianeptine and asthma, posted by sukarno on November 12, 2007, at 7:40:17
> Hi Mike. :)
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> Well, I began taking tianeptine for anxiety and depression, but I also have asthma and I believe it has reduced the frequency of my attacks. That said, if I am exposed to a potent allergen, I'll still have asthmatic symptoms.
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> You can try taking 1/2 tablet twice a day, with the last dose no later than the afternoon. You can gradually increase the dose to the recommended 3 times a day regimen or as per your doctor's orders.
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> Please keep us updated on your progress and post here again in a week or so. I'd like to see how your asthma is doing then. Hopefully it will improve even more.
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> I'm still taking four tablets a day and have found that in the long term it has no negative effects on my sleep. I can take it at bedtime and have no problems. Rarely it can make me feel slightly drowsy, although I wouldn't say it is sedating. I'll take one and then feel like taking a nap. I then wake up feeling refreshed.
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> If I increase the dosage, then certainly I'll wake up in the middle of the night unable to return to sleep. That's just a temporary side effect that should resolve in a week or two as your body adjusts.
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> Good luck.
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> Paul
Tianeptine definitely seems to improve my asthma - I am trying to keep the dose low to avoid side effects - I also suffer anxiety largely due I think to my asthma - I am considering taking 1/2 a tablet 3 times a day
- to be fair my sleep was bad before I started on
tianeptine - how long have you been taking it?
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