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Posted by bobbi on February 6, 2000, at 7:41:46
my husband's doctor prescribed REQUIP in conjuction with Effexor for depression. I would like to learn more about this.
Posted by Renee N on February 6, 2000, at 10:22:01
In reply to requip hcl, posted by bobbi on February 6, 2000, at 7:41:46
> my husband's doctor prescribed REQUIP in conjuction with Effexor for depression. I would like to learn more about this.
i did a quick internet search and found it is usually used for Parkinson's. It is a dopamine agonist. Best of luck to your husband and you.
Posted by andrewb on February 6, 2000, at 10:42:27
In reply to requip hcl, posted by bobbi on February 6, 2000, at 7:41:46
> my husband's doctor prescribed REQUIP in conjuction with Effexor for depression. I would like to learn more about this.
Requip is a non-ergot dopamine D2 - D3 recoptor agonist similar in action to pramipexole (Mirapex). It is available in the UK but I don't think in the US. Expect nausea at first but that should go away. It is prescribed almost exclusively for Parkinsons so this is an unusual choice for an antidepressant by your doctor. Do you know why your doctor chose to use this medicine? I am very interested in peoples personal expereinces with Requip. Would you keep us updated on the babble board as to how your husband responds to Requip.
Thank you.
Posted by Bruce on February 8, 2000, at 19:36:47
In reply to requip hcl, posted by bobbi on February 6, 2000, at 7:41:46
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