Posted by Cindy W on March 24, 2000, at 11:01:20
In reply to A few questions/request for information., posted by Mary on March 24, 2000, at 10:14:46
> Hello all. A friend of mine (male) went to see his doctor yesterday re: depression and his doctor suggested Serzone and gave him some samples.
> Because we are both "green" regarding this medication, I began searching the internet today for info. on the medication and ran across this site.
> I was reading through the posts and am confused about a few things I was hoping you could clear up for me. jd and Cindy W, could you please
> elaborate on what you mean when you said Serzone made you feel "serotonergic?" I'm not sure what that means. Also, what is the abbreviation,
> "NE" and what does that mean? It also seems there are different ideas about the effects of Serzone on libido. I hope you can clear these
> issues up for us since we're trying to find out about this medication, and what better way than from others who have used it! Thanks for the
> information posted on here and for your response! Sincerely, Mary
Mary, people have had very different reactions to Serzone. I took it to reduce OCD and depression, and unfortunately it helped greatly with the depression but not the OCD. "Serotonergic" just refers to having an effect on nerve cells sensitive to serotonin (Cam can explain it much better than I can).Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (chemical that helps carry messages in your brain). NE refers to "norepinephrine." Antidepressant medications affect different neurotransmitters (chemicals that cross from one nerve cell to another; the sending cell fires, causing chemicals to cross a gap between cells, and the receiving cell is then activated). Again, ask Cam to explain this; he's much better at this. Anyway, with Serzone, I felt weird for about two weeks (mood swings, dizziness, fatigue) then felt just GREAT. Unfortunately, it didn't affect OCD(obsessive-compulsive disorder). It did greatly decrease my social anxiety, which I liked.Best part: Serzone is known for NOT interfering with sexual desire or ability to experience orgasm. Lots of other drugs (esp. SSRI's like Prozac) do. In that regard, Serzone was really great. Hope this helps.--Cindy W
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