Posted by softheprairie on October 29, 2009, at 5:20:27
In reply to Serotonin and norepinephrine, posted by SheilaC on October 28, 2009, at 16:59:17
> Does anyone know the ratios of the various SNRIs? How much they effect Serotonin and norepinephrine?
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> I've noticed that Cymbalta and Pristiq do not bother my bladder like the SSRIs do (serotonin bothers my bladder).
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> Now that I have failed both Cymbalta and Pristiq I am looking for another med similar to Pristiq.
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>Desipramine (a TCA) just acts on norepinephrine!
No known serotonin influence.
I consider it an anchor of my cocktail that I am currently pleased with.
I am at a high dose of it -- 300 mg/day.
The available pill strength starts as low as 10 mg, if I recall correctly.
Now, I will admit I have cardiac effects from it (heart beat over 100/min, palpitations, nervousness), but they are controlled with an addition of the beta blocker nebivolol/Bystolic.Good luck!
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