Posted by Ame Sans Vie on July 21, 2003, at 19:17:27
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob, posted by matthhhh on July 21, 2003, at 18:54:23
I totally hear you about all psychiatric drugs being "bandaids" in a sense. It is totally ignorant of them to single out Klonopin, especially in this day and age when Klonopin is rapidly gaining popularity among psychiatrists as the preferred benzodiazepine, especially for long-term use.
As for Remeron, it is not an SSRI, but actually the first of a new class of antidepressants called NaSSA's (noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants). It enhances noradrenergic transmission by blocking alpha2-autoreceptors, in addition to enhancing serotonergic transmission by alpha1-adrenoceptor stimulation, and blockade of 5-HT2 and 5-HT3 receptors, which results in enhanced 5-HT1 mediated neurotransmission. (according to http://www.remeron.com) You were mentioning that you you were hoping it doesn't cause drowsiness, but you might be disappointed to hear that Remeron has an antihistamine action and is often prescribed for sleep--it causes extreme sedation. Not to mention that it rarely works for the majority of patients who take it.
If you can't find a compassionate psychiatrist, I'd recommend looking for a psychopharmacologist. They are generally more willing to give to you whatever it is you feel you need, and are often much more open to suggestion than psychiatrists (or so I hear).
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