Posted by AndrewB on August 22, 2000, at 9:49:47
Ondansetron may be very effective for SSRI induced memory loss.
Myself and another person have taken it and noted it creates a clear headed arousal.
Studies on specific populations have shown it effective at ameliorating fatigue and improving memory.
Ondansetron is a 5HT3 serotonin receptor antagonist. Overstimulation of the 5HT3 receptor, I speculate, may often be at the root of SSRI induced fatigue, fogginess and memory loss.
I have not noticed any side effects with ondansetron.
It is fast acting, working within an hour.
Ondansetron's label use is for preventing nausea from, for example, chemotherapy.
There is a reason that doctors aren't already using it for SSRI side effects, the medicine is EXTREMELY expensive in the US.
However it can be purchased overseas for a reasonable price. Here is a website where people can order it from overseas without an Rx for a fairly low price: http://www.drugsrus.org/miscorder.html
I suggest those who want to trial it buy a small amount from this source, say 12 tablets.
If it works for you I can give you the name of a site where it can be purchased very cheaply in larger quantities, 30 cents per daily dose!
Daily dosage is 4mg to 8mg. normally. But some will find a dose of 16mg. even more effective.
Please report to me any of your expereinces.
AndrewB
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