Posted by tecknohed on January 6, 2008, at 10:42:44
In reply to Re: Anyone Know why a Med will Poop out for some?, posted by Phillipa on January 5, 2008, at 23:41:30
I have no idea why they poop out.
Can you explain why you cant see another doctor untill March when you see your new pdoc? Cant you see a General Practitioner for a script of something new to try, at least until March?
What bleauberry said makes sense. You haven't tried all the tricyclics have you? Imipramine is one of the strongest & most reliable ADs around. Its one of the oldest yet is equally effective (usually moreso) than most other ADs. Even gives those opiate receptors a tweak! Its a good anti-panic med so should be good for anxiety. You just need to be able to tolerate it - however, without meaning to sound rude, older people usually need lower doses of ADs anyway.
SSRI + NRI (carefull which ones as some can increase levels of the other 10-20 fold, especially if the NRI is a tricyclic).
NRIs will give you more energy (desipramine is the best one for mood as it has a weak SRI effect too). & you have your benzos to help prevent any anxiety.
I know its been a long time (too long) but you have to remain proactive in your search for a better med(s). If I'm not satisfied with results I'm strait on to the next.
What alternatives have you tried? St. Johns Wort? Something like that might be worth a try until March. Different brands can be very different. I've always gone for Kira SJW myself with good AD effects, being more activating that sedating.
Korean Ginseng will strengthen the whole system, mental & physical, especially in older people.Best of luck!
teck ;)
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