Posted by chicagokat on September 12, 2012, at 13:18:27
In reply to Re: Need out of the box suggestions » chicagokat, posted by brynb on September 12, 2012, at 9:26:05
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> > Thanks for your kind words, bryn. Yes I have taken lithium; it did nothing for me. Do you know what other ADs are safe with Tramadol?
> > THanks,
> > Kat
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> Hi Kat,
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> I take Lexapro (20mg). So my combo is Lexapro, Tramadol and Lithium. I know a lot of people who take Lexapro w/ Tramadol. I'm sure most ADs are ok with it (as long as you keep the Tramadol dose low; I never take more than 100mg a day, usually it's 50mg). As you know, there's the risk of SS and seizure when combining Tramadol with an AD, but again, as long as you're cognizant and keep the dose low, I think you'll be fine.
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> I've always stuck with Lexapro because it was the most agreeable AD for me (more than any TCA, NRI or other SRIs). (And, it's pretty good for PMS symptoms ;)!) I would look around online and see what other people have taken with it.
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> Good luck!
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> -b
Hi bryn,
Lexapro has always been the best drug for me too, at least out of the common drugs like SSRIs, SNRIS, TCAs, and the like. It no longer helps with my depression, but it does help with my anxiety. It was great when I took it with Ritalin.Anyways, it's early yet, I know, but so far with the Tramadol I've experienced agitation and irritability. (but like I said, it's early yet, so far I've only had 3 doses of 25mg) I suppose my motivation is a bit better (was able to do a bit mmore cleaning today - fun times lol) but my anhedonia is almost worse...I love to read when I'm done with chores, but today I still feel like I can't be bothered and just want to lie in bed.
Anyways, that's my update on Tramadol. Oh, btw, he has me on Neurontin for anxiety...it made me sleep all morning.
Regards,
Kat
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