Posted by Kathy on October 4, 1999, at 22:18:06
In reply to Re: Reboxetine approval date, posted by Jen on October 4, 1999, at 5:35:30
> > As far as I know it should be released in October or November. It is currently available in Europe as Edronax and supposedly has fewer side effects than SSRI's. It's technically classified as a NARI.
> >
> > > > Anyone know when Reboxetine will be approved in US? I heard it was to be in Oct 99. I would also love to hear about people's experiences with this drug in comparison to SSRIs and others. Thanks!
> > >
> > >
> > > I don't know of the approval date but, the brand name of reboxetine will be Vestra by Pharmacia-Upjohn.
>
> I hope it will be released soon in the US. It's a great med for
> the severely depressed and is supposed to help with
> social phobia too. It works better than SSRI's at least
> for me and the side effects were very mild as well.
> Good luck to all and keep us posted!I called the manufacturer a couple of weeks ago--it`s been postponed til next year due to a dispute with the FDA over the package labeling.
poster:Kathy
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