Posted by JohnX on October 12, 2001, at 1:24:32
In reply to Re: levity » JohnX, posted by bob on October 11, 2001, at 22:40:33
> I only listed psychotropics in the first section (22 total). That's why when I mentioned the others, I made the distinctions. I didn't include the Ambien or Sonata in the primary list.
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> If we made a rule which said all drugs in the primary list had to be tried for at least 1 week, how many would still be on your list? All of mine would still be there. What about if we said 3 weeks -- Serzone would drop off for me.
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> BobWell I can list my meds that I gave a long run
at. My basic premise on meds right now is that
if I can't stand the side effects after 1 week,
then it is time to punt.I've given these meds a full run (either
got a response or held out for one for at least
6-8 weeks):Paxil,Zoloft,Wellbutrin,Klonopin,Buspar,Lamictal,
Remeron,Adderall,Depakote,Serzone,Neurontin,Selegiline,Effexor.The rest of the meds I tested for 1-2 weeks
and gave up due to side effects or ineffectiveness. A few I gave
only 1 or 2 days: Provigil and Mirapex.I believe I will maintain Zyprexa for a while.
Anyways, I hope people got a little comic
relief from this. I seem to be reaching the
end of my psychiatric storyline after 2 years.
My heart goes out for those who contuinue to
search of the appropriate cure to tailor to
their needs.-john
poster:JohnX
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