Posted by juanantoniod on May 20, 2006, at 17:22:01
In reply to Re: How VNS Therapy is Going, posted by denise1966 on May 20, 2006, at 3:40:49
Hello Denise,
Before the implant, the ADs I was taking were: Wellbutrin 300mg, Remeron 30mg, and Paxil CR 50mg.
After the implant, we thought that I could D/C the Remeron because it was making me eat at night after I took it, and interfering with my blood sugar control. (I have diabetes.) Most of the time, however, people with TRD do not D/C any of their meds once they are on the VNS, even after it has started working.
Because of stopping the Remeron, my depression worsened, so I went back on it and I figured if I'm taking it, I may as well take the max, so now I'm at 45mg of Remeron, in addition to Wellbutrin and Paxil.
If that doesn't answer your question, or you have follow-up questions, please post them and I will happily answer anything.
Take good care,
Antonio
> Hi Antonio,
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> That's great that you've felt some positive results already. Please keep us posted.
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> Also, I was just wondering what antipepressants you were taking before the implant and if you were still taking them when you had the implant?
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> Thanks Denise
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