Posted by sly on July 23, 2002, at 15:26:01
In reply to Re: Apo-fluvoxamine vs. Effexor XR, posted by jannbeau on July 23, 2002, at 11:14:06
calm down Jannbeau!
It's not like you invented the stuff.
And I think you're missing the point.
Apo refers to a Canadian drug company that produces generic versions of the original. Any medication in Canada that starts with apo- is generic, just take that off and you've got the chemical name. All she needs to do is look up Fluvoxamine.
The difference is SSRI vs. SNRI. Effexor also inhibits norepinephrine reuptake. It claims to be more efficacious, but we're all different. Since none of us are medical Doctor's none of us are in a position to offer recommendations on medication - and I hope Xena would consult her Dr. if she's concerned.
fyi - I also took chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, neurology, and psychopharmacology, but I guess I forgot to read up on them before responding to the email, I didn't realize I'd be tested on my answers. And quite frankly, I have better things to do. I was only trying to help.
ASA or acetaminophen, seven or seventeen years, whatever, how does that help Xena, you get the point don't you? If not, get a life.
When I was very depressed I used to waste hours at work researching and responding to every critical statement in an email defending my opinion and point of view, kind of like you here - again, you didn't invent the stuff - but proving someone wrong was a hollow victory, when I got better I finally realised, NOBODY CARES! only I did, and in the process I alienated my co-workers/friends.
Think about it. The tone of your email was highly defensive and took cheap shots at me. Why?
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