Posted by West on May 2, 2009, at 16:45:56
In reply to Re: Any moclobemide (Aurorix/Manerix) experiences?, posted by sowhysosad on April 28, 2009, at 14:21:40
Moclobemide didn't interfere with the emotional spectrum or blandify my character like the ssris, nor did it cause sexual dysfunction or spaciness and lethargy, but it did fall a long way short of even resembling an effective antidepressant. Maybe my response was dampened in some way by being on ssri's previous to trying it, i honestly don't know.
It might work for somebody with mild depression. It did cause intractable insomnia. I'm pretty sure it's a recognised second/third line alternative where the ssris are ineffective or poorly tolerated on the nhs.
something i did gain from it was the knowledge that a potentially preferable med to the one i was taking at the time (in terms of side effects) would not serve as a suitable alternative and in doing so allaying any niggling doubts.
> Sadly - as she's in the UK - it's nigh-on impossible to switch pdocs. So it's a case of going with this guy's crazy plans and risking disappointment and unnecessary side effects, or NOTHING.
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> And now he's talking about giving up on her entirely after 3 not-particularly-effective meds fail to work!
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> > How frustrating. It's a good thing your friend has your wise counsel.
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> > Zana
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