Posted by tarheelex on June 19, 2007, at 12:34:58
In reply to Re: Tianeptine day 12 » Sigismund, posted by Phillipa on June 19, 2007, at 12:15:05
Jaybee
I think you and I are on the same schedule. I started about 3 weeks ago, 2 tabs at first (25 mg) now up to 37.5 mg. I actually started with hopes to cure my IBS and depression in one shot. The first three weeks I felt some anxiety and irritation. Also, couldn't sleep as well but not very pronouned. In the midst of the fourth week...less anxiety but feel the depression. IBS is much improved so I'm hesitant to stop. I will probably give it at least 6 weeks if not 8. It is has the complete opposite mechanism as SSRIs so perhaps the receptors have to re-train themselves, plus the hippocampus and neurons are supposed to grow which can't happen overnight. I've ready some other posts from other sites some of which have pointed to improvements in the 2nd and 3rd month.
Keep me posted on your situation and good luck.
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