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Posted by linkadge on May 21, 2003, at 20:14:29
I have been using Periactin for SSRI insomnia
for the past few days. It is an HT2a/c antagonist with ability to raise melatonin.It is over the counter here in Canada, but I believe it is prescription over there in the U.S.
It really works quickly and has a short half life.
1-4 hrs.I will update you later to see if the effect is sustained.
Linkadge
Posted by SLS on May 21, 2003, at 21:19:48
In reply to periactin is working, posted by linkadge on May 21, 2003, at 20:14:29
> I have been using Periactin for SSRI insomnia
> for the past few days. It is an HT2a/c antagonist with ability to raise melatonin.
>
> It is over the counter here in Canada, but I believe it is prescription over there in the U.S.
>
> It really works quickly and has a short half life.
> 1-4 hrs.
>
> I will update you later to see if the effect is sustained.
Hi Linkadge.To what extent do you feel the antihistaminic H1 antagonism contributes?
- Scott
Posted by jay on May 22, 2003, at 6:37:26
In reply to periactin is working, posted by linkadge on May 21, 2003, at 20:14:29
> I have been using Periactin for SSRI insomnia
> for the past few days. It is an HT2a/c antagonist with ability to raise melatonin.
>
> It is over the counter here in Canada, but I believe it is prescription over there in the U.S.
>
> It really works quickly and has a short half life.
> 1-4 hrs.
>
> I will update you later to see if the effect is sustained.
>
> Linkadge
>Over the counter here in Canada? I am in Ontario and have never found it. Do you have to ask for it? Please let me know..I have been *desperate* to try this stuff! (P.S. Is it called any other name..like a brand name or anything? And do you have to ask for it at the pharmacy? Thanks..)
Jay
Posted by JaneB on May 22, 2003, at 7:22:06
In reply to Re: periactin is working » linkadge, posted by jay on May 22, 2003, at 6:37:26
> > I have been using Periactin for SSRI insomnia
> > for the past few days. It is an HT2a/c antagonist with ability to raise melatonin.
> >
> > It is over the counter here in Canada, but I believe it is prescription over there in the U.S.
> >
> > It really works quickly and has a short half life.
> > 1-4 hrs.
> >
> > I will update you later to see if the effect is sustained.
> >
> > Linkadge
> >
>
> Over the counter here in Canada? I am in Ontario and have never found it. Do you have to ask for it? Please let me know..I have been *desperate* to try this stuff! (P.S. Is it called any other name..like a brand name or anything? And do you have to ask for it at the pharmacy? Thanks..)
>
> JayI don't live in Canada but you could try the generic name cyproheptadine.
JaneB
>
>
Posted by linkadge on May 22, 2003, at 19:07:03
In reply to cyproheptadine=periactin » jay, posted by JaneB on May 22, 2003, at 7:22:06
You may have to ask for it, but my mom had a bunch lying around the house here. It is supposed to be availabe without prescription, so give it a try.
I don't think it is the histamine effect that is doing it all. In the past I have taken 20 mg of Celexa with Benadryl (another antihistamine) which only made me very paranoid. When I take the Celexa and periactin I am out in 10 minautes and only wake up once. I take the Celexa now at night, which I never did before.
I hope it lasts.Linkadge
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