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Posted by Bob on September 5, 2001, at 15:59:55
I'm currently on Luvox at 100mg and have been for awhile. I had to come down from 150mg because of intolerable side-effects, i.e. heavy sweating, binge eating, periods of extreme drowsiness. Now that I'm at 100mg, I am am somewhat depressed in general, and every once in awhile, dive into a serious episode of suicidality. One thing that seems to make a difference is caffiene. If I drink a cup of coffee, for a few hours I feel quite good. Then I crash. I didn't really get this effect with other SSRIs, but there was a break from SSRIs before Luvox where I took Topirimate. My question is, does this significant response to a stimulant such as coffee signify a dearth of norephinephrine and dopamine? If so, what should I do about it. I'm in the U.S., so reboxetine is not an option.
Bob
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 5, 2001, at 16:13:24
In reply to effects of coffee like magic - but ephemeral, posted by Bob on September 5, 2001, at 15:59:55
You can order reboxetine from http://www.smart-drugs.net/antidepressants.htm
Or you could try desipramine (similar to reboxetine but without some side-effects).
Posted by bob on September 6, 2001, at 0:51:37
In reply to Re: effects of coffee like magic - but ephemeral, posted by SalArmy4me on September 5, 2001, at 16:13:24
> You can order reboxetine from http://www.smart-drugs.net/antidepressants.htm
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> Or you could try desipramine (similar to reboxetine but without some side-effects).Sal:
Why would I order reboxetine from out of country if desipramine is similar but with less side-effects? Sounds almost as if desipramine is better. I am very leery of ordering medecine from outside the U.S. because I worry about the supply getting cut off. If that should happen, and I was on a steady dose of one of these medecines, it could be catastrophic for me. I've never gotten of these things quickly - always had to taper gradually.
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 1:10:08
In reply to Re: effects of coffee like magic - but ephemeral, posted by bob on September 6, 2001, at 0:51:37
The difference is that you won't be able to get desipramine without a prescription (contrary to reboxetine). I've never found an online overseas company that dispenses it, possibly because it doesn't have the selling power of, say, Zoloft.
Posted by Bob on September 6, 2001, at 9:28:07
In reply to Re: effects of coffee like magic - but ephemeral » bob, posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 1:10:08
> The difference is that you won't be able to get desipramine without a prescription (contrary to reboxetine). I've never found an online overseas company that dispenses it, possibly because it doesn't have the selling power of, say, Zoloft.
So you're saying that desipramine is not available in the U.S. either?
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 9:47:52
In reply to Re: effects of coffee like magic - but ephemeral, posted by Bob on September 6, 2001, at 9:28:07
Not without a prescription...guaranteed
> > The difference is that you won't be able to get desipramine without a prescription (contrary to reboxetine). I've never found an online overseas company that dispenses it, possibly because it doesn't have the selling power of, say, Zoloft.
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> So you're saying that desipramine is not available in the U.S. either?
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