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Posted by violette on May 18, 2010, at 15:12:16
Has anyone tried these meds for OCD/anxiety?
Riluzole(Rilutek)
Memantine(Namenda)They target glutamate instead of seratonin. I've tried zoloft and a few others but don't like the side effects. Looking forward to hearing about any experiences with either of the 2. thanks
Posted by kimbersaur on May 19, 2010, at 0:52:17
In reply to OCD anxiety meds, posted by violette on May 18, 2010, at 15:12:16
Namenda didn't make a difference for me.
Posted by manic666 on May 19, 2010, at 3:41:35
In reply to Re: OCD anxiety meds, posted by kimbersaur on May 19, 2010, at 0:52:17
real prozac is cool for ocd///stopped me re stacking the superstore goods in perfect lines//an i didnt even work there//how weird is that,where that came from i dont no//but i was glad to kick it //
Posted by Phidippus on May 19, 2010, at 17:59:32
In reply to OCD anxiety meds, posted by violette on May 18, 2010, at 15:12:16
> Has anyone tried these meds for OCD/anxiety?
>
> Riluzole(Rilutek)
> Memantine(Namenda)Memantine made a small dent in my OCD. Side effects were insomnia and some anxiety.
Riluzole was a bizarre experience. My OCD calmed down but this relief was traded for panic attacks. It made me a nervous wreck.
P
Posted by violette on May 22, 2010, at 0:30:28
In reply to OCD anxiety meds, posted by violette on May 18, 2010, at 15:12:16
Thanks for the input. My doctor suggested xanax, so I'm going to stick with that for now. I've taken it in the past so I know it wont give me side effects or weird reactions. I never had any problems quitting it before, although he prescribed more than I've taken in the past so we will just have to be careful.
Sometimes the older, cheap drugs are most appropriate for certain situations and I trust his judgment.
Posted by CrAzYmEd on May 23, 2010, at 7:31:02
In reply to Re: OCD anxiety meds, posted by violette on May 22, 2010, at 0:30:28
Memantine works GREAT for my OCD, and i'm also side effect free on it, except some cognitive impairment a few days after raising the dose.
Posted by Brainbeard on May 23, 2010, at 15:07:24
In reply to Re: OCD anxiety meds » violette, posted by Phidippus on May 19, 2010, at 17:59:32
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> Memantine made a small dent in my OCD. Side effects were insomnia and some anxiety.
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> Riluzole was a bizarre experience. My OCD calmed down but this relief was traded for panic attacks. It made me a nervous wreck.
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> P
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Good to hear that P. Didn't quite feel like popping them little bastards anyway. ;)
Posted by ed_uk2010 on May 23, 2010, at 15:40:19
In reply to The Riluzole Bastards » Phidippus, posted by Brainbeard on May 23, 2010, at 15:07:24
>Good to hear that P. Didn't quite feel like popping them little bastards anyway. ;)
Have you seen the price?
Posted by Brainbeard on May 23, 2010, at 16:23:25
In reply to Re: The Riluzole Bastards » Brainbeard, posted by ed_uk2010 on May 23, 2010, at 15:40:19
Posted by CrAzYmEd on May 24, 2010, at 4:37:26
In reply to Yes, checked out the price. Better sell the house. (nm), posted by Brainbeard on May 23, 2010, at 16:23:25
lol, true dat.
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