Posted by karl@xtronics.com on August 25, 2000, at 0:52:31
In reply to Re: Ondansetron: , posted by AndrewB on August 24, 2000, at 14:02:43
> CarolAnn,
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> Ondansetron can be taken as needed. It is not cumulative in its effect. Don't confuse this with a classic arousal agent. It gave me and another person a mild but definate mind clearing/mental arousal effect. But it is my speculation that its effects would be much more dramatic with those with overstimulation of the 5HT3 serotonin receptor. In other words, those who are on a serotenergic drug that stimulates the 5HT3 receptor, like an SSRI. I think it may be able to dramatically help those with SSRI induced brain fog, lethargy, and memory loss. Offhand, I don't think it possesses an antidepressant effect.
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> AndrewBGlaxo also has a new med that is also a 5HT3 blocker for IBS - has anyone tried this for sexual side effects, brain fog, lethargy?
They appear to be very closely related drugs. Both of these drugs look like they may cause constipation as a side effect - possibly serious – so you might want to go slow and make sure you have fiber in your diet.
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