Re: Mianserin or Tolvon
Originally Posted by
panic_down_under
Might be time to get a new psychiatrist. Mianserin is an old drug that was a mild sensation when first released until doctors, eventually, realised it was slightly less effective than sugar pills. The makers then slightly tweaked the chemistry and relaunched it as mirtazapine, which, imho, isn't that much better.
Is there a reason he's suggested this and not a SSRI, SNRI, or TCA? Have you tried them and not responded?
Which begs question as to why it's still on market and being prescribed, Ian
I think you should go back to psych and look at other options, OP.
Have you tried Venlafaxine as side effects are usually milder than Duloxetine? There are also Tricyclics like Clomipramine and Lofepramine which might be worth considering.
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