Posted by Frankie on February 16, 2002, at 17:57:36
In reply to Is Celexa + Buspar + Serzone ok?, posted by Kristen on February 16, 2002, at 4:41:37
> Hi, I have been happy with Celexa 40 mg. so far for depression and panic....now i start to feel apaty and so on.
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> So it think i will reduce Celexa to 20 mg, and add some Buspar to boost up a little bit,
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> Because of sleep problems I also wonders about Serzone.
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> Let say I took:
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> - 20 mg Celexa in morning
> - 15-30 Buspar day
> - 25-75 Serzone at night
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> Any comments please...and what would be the result for my brain receptors?
>
> Kristen
Kristen,Unless you are a very high strung person, I would not at all recommend that combination. Buspar, to tell you the truth, will most likely add to the sedative effects of Celexa. I take both, and it does for me. You might as well keep the Celexa the same dose, because adding Buspar will potentiate its' effects anyway. Taking 20 mg. Celexa with 30 mg. of Buspar would be like taking at least 40 mg. Celexa by itself. Someone should correct my statement if it is wrong, but I don't believe it is. Serzone is not recommended to be taken with anything sedating, or tiring, like Xanax. So in your case, adding that to your already semi-sedated state would be a mistake. You are having trouble sleeping? How about a small dose of Klonopin, Xanax, etc.. one of the antianxiety agents that alter GABA? Too much serotonin is the result with the 3 of these medications together. Your dopamine and NE levels will be way too low. That will result in spaciness, lack of motivation, low concentration, etc... That is my advice.
Frankie.
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