Posted by anks on November 10, 2003, at 21:56:38
In reply to Re: success with aurorix » anks, posted by JonW on November 10, 2003, at 9:08:53
> > Just started on aurorix, no success on SSRI's or effexor xr, losing hope! Know little about this drug, side effects etc. Becoming very desperate, 'depression/anxiety/eating disorders' have consumed my life, tried and failed many times, any suggestions greatly appreciated. I'm 21, have great family & friends & just want to be happy & in control.
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> I've been on moclobemide for close to six months now, and I love the stuff. It's not the most potent drug out there, but there are definitely a number of people who respond very well to it. The good news is the lack of side-effects. Difficulty falling asleep is the most common side-effect, and is usually transient. Moclobemide is slightly stimulating, and there can be a let down as each dose exits your system. If this happens, you could consider several smaller doses throughout the day, instead of two larger doses. This is what I've done, and it's solved the problem. Of course, I'm also extremely sensitive to anything stimulating and you may not even experience a problem.
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> The side-effects are non-existent for me. In fact, the only "side-effects" I experience are an improvement in memory and all things sexual. It took about 8 weeks to really start to kick in, but I did experienced an initial lift in depression and anxiety when I started the drug. Beyond 8 weeks, it only continues to get better. This drug takes time to exert its effect for me, but as I've been patient, it's proven to be the best drug I've ever been on.
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> Good Luck,
> Jon :) (<-- smiley face is post-moclobemide)
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> ps. I have severe social anxiety and depression, and I take 150mg 3x/day.Thanks, guess that offers a bit of hope! Social anxietys a bundle of fun, would have to be what i hate the most and find most difficult to overcome, i pretty much struggle with seeing anyone when im low, i cycle, and it depresses me and frustrates me to no end. For me its a lot to do with confidence, i spend far to much time with self hate, and the mor time i spend alone the more out of control the problem becomes. I want out so badly, often think that days of normality must be grand!Guess you can tell im low today! Anyhow, thanks for your reply, its given me some faith. Enjoy.
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