Posted by Tom on November 8, 1999, at 14:12:41
In reply to Re: Reboxetine side effects-Bruce, posted by Bruce on November 5, 1999, at 7:01:06
> > Bruce-
> >
> > Other side effects
> > For the first few days I was unusually irratable. That has passed, but I am only just beginning to notice a change for the better in mood.
> > At first I would find myself spacing out - not real bad, but enough to notice. That seems to be passing.
> > One thing that really surprised me - for the first few days I felt quite anti-social. I was quiet, didn't have any desire to participate in conversation, etc. That is passing.
> > Sometimes for an hour or two after a dose I get cold, which is unusual because I am very hot natured.
> > That's really the only things I have noticed, other than the problems below the waist, which have improved. What about you?
> >
> > I think I am beginning to notice the increase in drive, motivation and the desire to be social that the manufaturer boasts about. I am a journalist, so self-motivation and the ability to do a of interacting with people is important.
>
> Luke -
>
> Hope all is getting better for you. I too have been a little on the cold side, probably because an increase in norepinephrine constricts peripheral blood vessels. That plays a part in the impotence thing as well.
>
> Mostly, I have all the anti-cholinergic side effects that I feared I would, although it's not too bad. Most irksome is the inability to pee normally. It just kinda sl-o-o-o-wly comes out.
>
> My energy is definitely improving, a bit of insomnia. I am only on day 9, so any mood effects are likely still in the future.
>
> Keep posting!
>
> Bruce
I saw a AD commercial last night made by Glaxo and they were touting their AD which had fewer sexual side effects than others. It never gave the name of the drug, but a phone # to call for info. Do they make reboxetine? Are they getting ready for a marketing blitz?
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