Posted by Cam W. on August 15, 2000, at 18:42:20
In reply to Re: SSRI's Brain Damage? » Cam W., posted by Kath on August 15, 2000, at 8:51:33
Kath - Just to clarify. I meant that MAOI and TCA side effects, in general, can be more harmful (heart problems-both, profound sedation and dryness-TCAs, tyramine-induced hypertensive crisis-MAOIs). The only long term effects were I have heard of were from Dr.E.Roy Chengappa from U of Pittsburgh, who, at a presentation on Topamax, said that perhaps the increase in the incidence of bipolar disorder since the Second World War may be due to iatrogenic causes (ie caused by the use of antidepressants). But I haven't found any evidence to support this claim.
As for the nausea, I don't know if the Manerix™ is causing it. You do expect it in the first month of Manerix therapy, but after the serotonin receptors (5HT-3) in the intestines desensitize to the effects of the Manerix, this should stop. Sorry, I don't have an immediate answer of this, but I will keep my ear to the ground for you.
My best to you and yours - Cam
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