Posted by Dove on December 6, 2007, at 9:32:25
In reply to Re: What Happened to Effexor Remeron Rocketfuel?, posted by bleauberry on December 3, 2007, at 20:31:04
I was/am one of the "California Rocket Fuel" success stories. I am currently stable and depression is still in remission taking only Prozac and 5mg of Adderall in the morning and 0.5 sublingual Melatonin at night. The side-effects from the Effexor/Remeron/Adderall combo bother me long-term (issues with effexor timing withdrawal symptoms as well as weight gain); and psychologically, I want to save the big guns for when I really need them.
When the major severe stuff hits me, nothing is able to knock it out like the Rocket Fuel and get me back on track. The last time I needed the combo was in 2006, was on it for about 4 months before slowly switching back to just the Adderall and Prozac. Klonopin can also be added to the combo for some control over anxiety while ramping up and/or down.
I keep hearing about new drug combo's, one Doc wanted me to try Wellbutrin w/ Lithium instead of my Prozac w/ Adderall and I was kinda disturbed. He had heard and read about California Rocket Fuel, but had never used it, which surpised me I guess since nothing has ever compared to the depression fighting power this combo seems to have at least for me.My blood pressure has always remained the same (low) while taking the combo, and never had an issue with serotonin syndrome. In addition to the standard Effexor/Remeron combo I also add very low doses of Prozac, adderall (in the a.m. only for the most part) and klonopin.
Hope everyone is well =)
~dove
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