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Old Apr 29, 2014, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by circles5 View Post


thanks, I'm very interested about this genetic test,

I'll have to inquire with my G.P on that one.


I've yet to try a SNRI, (is that the class you meant?) i got put off by reading posts about Effexor, and how 'full on' it is..

But bar the trycillics - it's the class i've yet to try.. (as far as i'm aware)

So i may opt for an SNRI.


- i've not been in contact with a Pdoc for a long time,, i've been having psychotherapy, and it's video'd - i think so the sessions can be reviewed by the 'team' if necessary..

But i haven't seen an actual psychiatrist in several years.. (apart from in hospital actually, now i remember.. and she suggested clomipramine… i said hell no. - she was not a good Pdoc…

(50% benzo reduction overnight from high dosage… and five day taper from 100% to 0%)

^she only got me to 50% thankfully, before shift change mid week..


But, i think i'd have to go privately to see a PDoc,, and i'm worried how much that might cost.. (i'm in the U.K,,, everything has been free so far.. and i'm pretty broke)



Thanks for the advice


Regards

C

Yes I was referring to SNRIs also called SSNRIs. I didn't know you were in UK, I know things are done very differently there. In that case I would go by whatever your GP suggests. I am not too familiar with BDD but if you're looking for medicine to help with any mood disorder it really is a game of trial and error. I am not sure if they do the genetic testing in UK, the test itself is around $4000 but if your insurance covers it... Great! If not then the company that does the testing does have a financial assistance program but I am not sure if that is applicable outside of the states. Worth asking about though.

Best of luck to you!
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