Posted by Donna Lynn on September 9, 2000, at 15:03:50
In reply to Re: Squirrely? Donna Lynn, posted by dove on September 9, 2000, at 14:39:58
> First thing, I was under the impression that Serzone (Nefazodone) and Trazodone should ideally, not be combined, as they have the same metabolites? I could be off-base here, but that is what I've read.
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> Second thing, I have been taking Serzone for a while now, in combination with Amitriptyline (Elavil), Gabapentin (Neurontin), and Adderall. I've had no major negative drug interactions, and really minimal and transient side-effects, most noticable with dose increases.
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> The Serzone helped me the most right at first, which is not the norm for most people on this board. I seem to grow resistant to the med's positive influences the longer I take it. I no longer feel like the Serzone is really working, and my p-doc aggrees. Which is why the Neurontin (Gabapentin) was added to the mix.
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> I was really hoping to see some improvement, but I've been on this combo for at least two months now and am very disappointed with the results. I am taking the Serzone for anxiety/panic attacks, depression, agitation, and social anxiety. I'm taking the Neurontin for the same reasons plus mood-stabilization.
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> The Serzone is taken throughout the day, the last dose being taken right before bed with all of the Amitriptyline. I'm suppose to be taking all of the Neurontin at that same time (right before bed) but have been taking half of that around 3 in the afternoon. The Serzone has really improved my sleep, which is one great side-effect I'd hate to give up.
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> As to Social Anxiety and Serzone, everyone is different, so the only way to find out is to try it and see. I will say that I know of no one single person that has given Serzone the number one spot for social anxiety/phobia treatment, but Serzone generally seems to help social anxiety much more than depression. And it does seem to help when combined with other meds, and it's very good for the libido.
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> doveYes, I think you are right about mixing the Serzone and the Trazodone. When I picked up the new prescription (Serzone) the pharmacist asked me if I was still on the Traz and I said yes. He said they are both so similar that I should not need to be on both. But I don't want to give up the Traz, it works so well for me. I'll ask my doctor at the next meet. I'm sure he wants me to stay on both.
Those other two medications you take, do they help with social anxiety? How long did they take to work for you?
Also, I was thinking about it and I realized that one reason I may have become a social phobic is due to negative responses I got from people in the past. I am, by nature, a very friendly person and when I'm around my kids or my parents, or my husband, I'm great. Even two close friends, I'm bubbly and generally happy. The depression started about 7 mos ago due to a crisis in my life, but it never affected my relationships with people I know and trust. I was just very down in the dumps, "woa is me..." But alot of times, out in public, my friendliness to people was met with suspicion (what does she want from me, she's too nice..), or hostility (get out of my face), or just nastiness (not saying thanks if I held open a door). So I think I just shut down. I gave up on the general public. I just got too much crap from people, nasty people, and it affected me, I took it to heart. Most people would shake it off, but I didn't. Maybe that's what happened to me.
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