Posted by jerryTRD on November 6, 2010, at 13:54:33
In reply to Re: Promethazine gives me the most peaceful sleep but, posted by ed_uk2010 on November 4, 2010, at 2:51:23
> >because potential side effects outweigh the positives.
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> A bit like Seroquel then - but 200 times less expensive.
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> You can buy Phenergan without a prescription here in packs of 56. I don't know whether you can.
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> Promethazine is a phenothiazine antihistamine. It's quite a strong antihistamine. It also had moderate anticholinergic effects and weak dopamine receptor blockade (weaker than antipsychotics). Promethazine is a relatively safe drug, if you can tolerate the daytime drowsiness.
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>Ed - do you know of any long-term use side effects? I don't understand why my docs are shying away from using this since it's been working much better than the Seroquel. And does it have LESS of a risk of EPS/Tardive Dyskinesia effects than mends like Seroquel?
Thanks
JerryMajor Depressive Disorder, treatment-resistant w/GAD. Meds: Lexapro 10mg, Adderall IR 20mg 3x daily, Klonopin 1mg 5x daily, Seroquel 300mg, Ambien 10mg, Synthroid 125mcg, Androgel
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