Posted by KarenRB53 on April 18, 2008, at 10:47:16
In reply to Re: Inderal-vs-Pindolol, posted by Shadowplayers721 on April 17, 2008, at 9:51:18
> The doctor is calling it Essential tremor +, because it's atypical of Essential tremor and it's not Parkinson's. No, it wasn't caused by my medications. I had it prior to taking medications. I have problems with vision too.
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> Oh, yes, Inderal does cause depression. My doctor increased the Lexapro and took me off the Cymbalta . That has helped the depression. The depression overcame me so rapidly that I almost didn't make the connection. I realized it was the triangle to the drugs. Like I said, I was on the verge of suicide & it would have been totally drug related.
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> I haven't heard of Pindolol before. Have you tried it for ET? If so, are you finding it effective?
I've not tried the Pindolol but have read that it does not cause depression like propranolol (Inderal) does because it does not cross the blood brain barrier, however, from what I read it does not help as much with the tremor. I have enough depression without adding to it so I'm concerned with using the Inderal. I'm wondering if its dose related as far as depression goes. If I only took 10mg daily would it effect the depression the same as a higher dose? Also, does anyone know if its safe to use Ativan if you're taking Inderal daily?
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