Posted by europerep on April 1, 2010, at 14:31:54
In reply to Atomoxetine(Strattera) versus Reboxetine(Edronax), posted by Helena24 on March 31, 2010, at 9:41:36
:) kalispera..
so you're from greece.. though, in your situation, you could probably care less, it's a very very beautiful country.. when I was young, my parents, me and my brother used to go to greece every summer, we always stayed with a family that rented small apartments just outside a tiny town near kalamata.. those were the happiest days of my life, which is why I feel very attached to the country..our symptoms have quite a bit in common, and I do know what it feels like to have the years of your life pass by, especially the ones that were supposed to be among the best years of your life (I'm the same age as you, if your screenname indicates your age).. I cannot really say anything positive or encouraging, since I too am struggling with the very basics of life, and I cannot help you with your questions concerning the drugs you mentioned either, but what I can tell you is this:
through the european union treaties, if any drug is approved or marketed in one member state, it is automatically approved in all other member states.. the fact that some drugs aren't available in greece thus only means that the manufacturer isn't interested in marketing it there.. if you know people in other states, possibly where you did obtain the desipramine before, they could legally provide it to you, if your doctor is willing to prescribe it.. (that doesn't mean that it wouldn't be quite complicated, and that a reimbursement of your bills might become a little difficult, but if it is what has helped you, you might be willing to try this)..
but, if there was a med that has actually really helped you, i.e. ritalin, can you not try to get into contact with one of these docs that prescribe it? or possibly a university clinic or something? you have probably already done all you can to get it, I was just thinking if it is the right one, then you have basically made the biggest step- finding the right med.. now "all" it takes would be a decent doctor - there must be someone out there, no?I hope you will find some way out!
best wishesER
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