Re: Caleb, (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!)

Posted by Caleb462 on June 19, 2003, at 12:35:15

In reply to Caleb, (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!), posted by McPac on June 19, 2003, at 12:17:26

> "Well, yes.. that is the ACUTE reaction to increased norepinephrine. And in the first few weeks of treatment with Reboxetine, one might experienced increased anxiety. However... the adrenergic system downregulates in response to this increased NE... and after a few weeks, overall stress is DECREASED. That is the theory, anyway".
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> >>>>>>>>>>>Caleb, but are increased norepin. drugs supposed/recommended to be avoided by most ocd'ers? Are they effective for ocd? Thanks in advance for your reply!!
Well... I suppose that would depend on who you asked. In general, though.. I would say no.. norepinephrine meds do not need to be all out avoided by OCD patients. A selective norepinephrine med will not help OCD... but it may decrease OCD-related stress. As for reducing obsessions/compulsions, selective NRIs are quite ineffective.
Personally, as a GAD/OCD sufferer.. I tried to avoid things that will trigger the "fight or flight" response... rarely drink coffee, for instance.
However.. there is no hard and fast rule that OCD patients need avoid noradrenergic chemicals. For instance, the metabolite of Anafranil - desmethylclomipramine, is a potent inhibitor of norepinephrine reuptake.

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Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) McPac 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) turalizz 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) McPac 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) McPac 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) Snoozy 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) McPac 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) » McPac Barbara Cat 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) Caleb462 6/19/03
SSRI conspiracies--nonexistent. Jack Smith 6/19/03
Lilly controls the FDA--NOT Jack Smith 6/19/03
Caleb, (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) McPac 6/19/03
Re: Caleb, (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) Caleb462 6/19/03
Re: Lilly controls the FDA--NOT McPac 6/19/03
Re: Lilly controls the FDA--NOT stjames 6/19/03
Re: SSRI conspiracies--nonexistent. McPac 6/19/03
Caleb, (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) McPac 6/19/03
Re: SSRI conspiracies--nonexistent. McPac 6/19/03
Re: Caleb, (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) Caleb462 6/19/03
Re: Lilly controls the FDA--NOT » stjames Jack Smith 6/19/03
Re: SSRI conspiracies--nonexistent. Jack Smith 6/19/03
Re: efficacy and approval Snoozy 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) » McPac turalizz 6/19/03
Re: Reboxetine (not approved in U.S.? FDA blows!) NikkiT2 6/19/03
Re: SSRI conspiracies--nonexistent. Caleb462 6/19/03
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