Posted by Conundrum on November 6, 2010, at 15:34:02
In reply to Quit Stablon 6 months ago -- rebound symptoms!, posted by sukarno on November 4, 2010, at 1:51:42
What other antidepressants have you tried? What about wellbutrin or TCAs? The TCAs are pretty cheap. Nortriptyline is available for $3.50 online. Parnate?
> I tapered off Stablon and quit on 28 April 2010 and started feeling much more anxious and depressed in July and August. The symptoms keep getting worse despite light therapy.
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> Even immediately after discontinuing Stablon I felt symptoms returning but I wonder how long this will last. Maybe it is the original depression returning.
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> It's awful and the price of Stablon is going up so I'm not sure if I can try that. I do have pramipexole (Mirapex / Sifrol) here, but am afraid to take it because of side effects I have read on various websites.
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> I can't quite understand why there isn't a generic available since Stablon has been on the market for over 20 years. There must be profit in it because it sells out quickly at the pharmacy. Hmm..
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> What to do? I can't take SSRIs because I had upper GI bleeding from taking low dose Prozac. My psychiatrist is afraid of trying other SSRIs because they could cause this to happen. My stomach bothers me constantly anyway. Also, the withdrawal syndrome associated with SSRIs is terrifying.
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> I wonder if it is better to be nearly broke, but on Stablon, or keep "saving money" but feeling awful all the time.
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> Depression is worse in the morning too. It is quite severe... like I am afraid I will just drop dead because of all the strain on my heart. I only look forward to sleeping because at least in my dreams I don't feel horrible.
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> I do have some expired amineptine (Survector), but it is only crumbled remnants of what used to be half or whole tablets. I'm not sure if that would be safe to take and I only have a small amount. It might help depression for a day or two. :-( I remember it was rapid acting and resolved my depression within 6 hours of taking it but the relief only lasted a day or two.
Complaints: post-SSRI problems: anhedonia, memory and concentration problems, sexual dysfunction. )
Country:USA
Currently taking mirtazapine and tianeptine
poster:Conundrum
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