Posted by johnnyj on October 31, 2006, at 20:35:54
In reply to Re: effect of melatonin on seratonin? » johnnyj, posted by zeugma on October 31, 2006, at 18:00:28
Thank you I will ask my doc about the melatonin issue. Even if luvox makes blood levels higher would light in the morning tone this down? Before meds I slept great and used to take a while to get going in the morning.
Do you think that luvox is, how should I say, harmful overall? What about long term effects of increased melatonin on the circadian rythm? I know things are out of whack right now to a degree.
I have ocd, anxiety issues and this results in a depressive state to some degree. I thought luvox might be a good choice as I really don't get tired and sleepy like I normally used to and that is what I need to feel better...sleep.
I am only on lunesta right now and it has side effects too. I may try to quit it since I have stopped lithium and started meds for allergies. I felt that lithium was not good for me and things actually slowed down after I quit lithium. Lunesta seems to make me more depressed and dizzy. I am finding quite a few people that have anxiety/nausea/dizziness on lunesta after a few months. It is happening to me now. So, I may try to wean off even thought I am not sure how to do this cold turkey as I might feel better quicker but not sleep better. Of course my pdoc will approve any of this.
Benzo's seem to make me depressed but the pdoc wants to try luvox and klonopin. Do you think a different ssri may be better?
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