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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Message for CCF Neuro MD MM
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF neuro MD MM, Oct 11, 1999 12:00AM
Please use this section of the forum for new messages only as the number of messages which can be posted here is limited and this deprives someone of a chance to put even a first question in the forum.
As regards specific drugs, I think this should be discussed with your physician as giving specific recommendations is getting into the area of prescribing, which is outside the scope of this forum.
The general category of drugs which have been used successfully in this area is the SSRI's ( Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors, a subtype of antidepressants). I suggest that you ask your own physician for his recommnedation within this categoty. I hope this is successful in clearing your symptoms.
As regards specific drugs, I think this should be discussed with your physician as giving specific recommendations is getting into the area of prescribing, which is outside the scope of this forum.
The general category of drugs which have been used successfully in this area is the SSRI's ( Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors, a subtype of antidepressants). I suggest that you ask your own physician for his recommnedation within this categoty. I hope this is successful in clearing your symptoms.
I understand your point about discussing a possible new drug with my Neuro, however, I asked only because you mentioned there are new drugs out there besides Elavil, but you didn't mention any names. My Neuro has not mentioned anything besides Zoloft and does not like to perscribe Elavil as it caused many side-effects in his patients. I'm just not sure if he know exactly what's available.
As I said above, sorry about that. Didn't realize it was so hard to post as I don't do it that often.
If you could just give me some new drug names so I can run them by my doc, I would really appreciate it. I just need some guidance. Thanks.