Posted by SLS on September 11, 2012, at 1:54:18
In reply to Re: minocycline...the other side of the coin » SLS, posted by Phillipa on September 10, 2012, at 21:30:08
> Scott since it seems we have opposite effects to meds not surprised but I'm thrilled for you. Someone suggested cymbalta just today via email. Remember I found babble when you were trialing it? I knew nothing of your med history thought this what most experienced. So any advise appreciated. Sorry to get off the minocycline. Have no other way to contact you. Phillipa
As you know, Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a SNRI. It has demonstrated itself to be a legitimate antidepressant with efficacy not much different than Effexor. I was surprised when I responded briefly to Cymbalta. However, I did not care for the fatigue and tiredness it produced. Of course, not everyone will experience the same side effects.
Would you discontinue the Luvox (fluvoxamine) in order to try the Cymbalta? Some people would say that this is necessary to avoid serotonin syndrome. I'm not so sure, though. I often see people combining SRIs. It would certainly be important to familiarize oneself with the symptoms of SS.
Given your history of PTSD-like stuff, you might consider trying prazosin. It certainly produced an antidepressant effect for me. However, it is its ability to treat PTSD anxiety that you might find helpful.
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