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Posted by RWF on December 10, 2003, at 17:12:06
A long time ago, before I became depressed, my Primary Care Doc prescribed it for me to help with weight gain.
I am firmly against taking SSRI's because of the LSD connection, and because Effexor XR has left me with memory problems, and diffuculty concentrating even after I stopped taking it.
Now I am constantly walking around agitated and puzzled.
Can anyone help me with any Amitriptyline stories?
Thank you.
Posted by john1022 on December 10, 2003, at 18:10:28
In reply to Amitriptyline?? Any stories???, posted by RWF on December 10, 2003, at 17:12:06
What is the LSD and Effexor connection you mentioned? I have never heard of that.
I thought Elavil worked in much the same way as SSRI's, by blocking serotonin re-uptake?
Posted by RWF on December 10, 2003, at 18:58:44
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline?? Any stories???, posted by john1022 on December 10, 2003, at 18:10:28
> What is the LSD and Effexor connection you mentioned? I have never heard of that.
>
> I thought Elavil worked in much the same way as SSRI's, by blocking serotonin re-uptake?
>It's not just Effexor. It is all of the SSRI's.
Go to www.drugawareness.org and that will explain the LSD connection.
Have you ever tried Elavil?
Posted by john1022 on December 10, 2003, at 19:11:24
In reply to Re: Amitriptyline?? Any stories???, posted by RWF on December 10, 2003, at 18:58:44
I had success with Effexor in the past, then something changed and it made me feel terrible when taking it. I had almost the exact same effects when I tried Elavil next (it was prescribed to hopefully help the slight ringing in my ears but it made it worse while I was on it). I don't think my reaction was very common though, so I don't want to discourage you from taking it.
But just so you are aware, Elavil is thought to have the exact same action (and other actions as well) as SSRI's, actually moreso similar to Effexor in that it inhibits serotonin reuptake.
Maybe if you are worried about that kind of action on serotonin you would want to look into an MAOI? I personally don't think you should worry to much about SSRI's as they are currently helping hundreds of thousands of people live normal lives. If I didn't have bad reactions to it like I used to I would definitely be on Effexor right now (still might look into getting back on it but very slowly at a low dose and possibly with a mood stabilizer added) Good luck to you!
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