Posted by bulldog2 on August 31, 2008, at 14:31:36
In reply to Questions about Ixel, posted by ihatedrugs on August 31, 2008, at 12:12:21
> Is Ixel available in the US? If not how do you guys get it and does your dr. monitor this drug or do you do it by yourself? I went off Cymbalta 2 months ago. I'm still taking Wellbutrin XL and added Deplin but I'm beginning to sink fast. I've taken pretty much everything in the SSRI family but everything poops out. I'm so tired of this but I don't want to complaint anymore- it's useless.
> I have done a little research online about Ixel and it seems to be a life saver for some. What are its main side effects (on females)? I read it is one of the top antidepressants in Japan. How long have they been using it?
> When you submit your answer please keep it in layman terms. My brain is so tired, it doesn't comprehend much.
>
> Thanks
> ihatedrugsWhat makes Milnacipran(ixel) different from the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) drugs like Prozac® and Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) drugs like Effexor is that Milnacipran affects two neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and serotonin, almost equally (a 3:1 norepinephrine to serotonin balance). In contrast a SNRI, tends to act much more on serotonin than norepinephrine, (Effexor has a 1:30 norepinephrine to serotonin ratio).
So ixel same drug as milnaciprine is 3:1 ne to se
cymbalta is 1:9 ne to se
so they are not the similar as one poster stated
Much more action on ne (norepinephrine) than cymbalta and a much better ad for some that failed on cymbalta
Look for posts from atmlady who uses this drug and has responded well to it.
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