Posted by JonW on May 1, 2002, at 10:43:15
In reply to Re: Hey Jon » JonW, posted by JohnX2 on May 1, 2002, at 6:38:59
Hi John,
Thanks for asking! Well, I'm working with Dr. Liebowitz now and he is incredible -- or atleast I'm impressed with his approach to everything. Unfortunately, I'm yet to see a significant improvement in myself but I know everything takes time. He has stopped all of my mood stabilizers except for depakote which has given me a lot more energy! Currently I take Neurontin (3600mg) + Depakote (1000mg) + Luvox (150mg). He wants to see how I react to the Luvox. I seem to be cycling but without as much agitation as Zoloft. If the cycling doesn't settle down he wants to try me on Nardil and stabilize me with thyroid. He seemed to imply that Nardil is easier to control (by adding thyroid) than the SSRIs. For some reason I refuse to believe that Luvox or any SSRI will be effective for social phobia for me. I keep thinking Nardil is the answer to all of my problems, but then, I've thought that about every new drug I've tried. Nonetheless, Dr. Liebowitz definitely feels that Nardil is special. I really *don't* want to take this drug if I don't have to. I mean, I don't want to have to worry about alcohol, etc. But if I'm going to have sexual dysfunction, it might as well be worth it! Anyway, thanks for asking about me and I hope all is well with you :)
Still Searching,
Jon> Hi Jon,
>
> I was wondering how you are fairing these days? You seem
> to be in better spirits posting to the newsgroup.
> Did your pdoc change go better? What medicine cocktail
> is working well? (sorry I haven't read your other posts).
> Before you mentioned that you were having difficulties with
> medicines causing rapid-cycling. I was wondering if you came
> to some secret cocktail?
>
> Take Care,
> JX2
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