Posted by Bruce on January 24, 2000, at 11:08:48
In reply to reboxetine questions, posted by halifax on January 23, 2000, at 22:36:06
> This board has several people either taking reboxetine, or who are very interested in taking the drug. Is the reason for all the buzz because it is the newest antidepressant, or does reboxetine have desirable qualities other antidepressants don't? what is reboxetine classified as.....SSRI, SNRI, something else?
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> this board has such wonderful information. thank-you.
Reboxetine is a NARI (Noradrenergic Reuptake Inhibitor). It prevents the reuptake of norepinephrine, and is very selective indoing so (it has no effect on serotonin, maybe a small positive effect on dopamine).The norepinephrine system is related to energy, reward, drive , and motivation. My own experiences with Reboxetine seem to back this up. Side effects are the anti-cholinergic ones (constipation, dysuria, retrograde ejaculation) and insomnia. As always, YMMV.
Bruce
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