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DEPRESSION+EPILEPSY:DEADLY COMBINATION?

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Your thoughts about how it feels to be depressed really hit home with

me.

See, for me when I am depressed in the normal way I get the usual

emotions

you would expect, sad, etc.  But clinical depression is a chemical

imbalance

in the brain.  It has nothing to do with sadness for me.  I just feel overwhelmed.  Before Prozac, my favorite saying was "I can’t be

everything

to everybody at every moment". Since being on the Prozac I can’t remember saying or thinking that

even

once.  It’s not that anything in my life has gotten any easier, just

that I

now have a better coping mechanism to life’s normal stresses. Also, you said that you want to sleep all day–that is one of the

biggest

signs of clinical depression.  I used to do that too.  Now I am back

to just > my "normal" sleep pattern. > I hope this helps. > Rhonda > <grumblebu…@my-deja.com> wrote in message > news:8gvkf0$kb1$1@nnrp1.deja.com… > > In article <8gebeh$354…@newssvr04-int.news.prodigy.com

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> >   "Rhonda Downing" <MissRho…@Prodigy.net

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> > > I take prozac for the depression, along with tegretol for the > > seizures.  I > > > find that the prozac lessens my stress/depression, which in turn > > lowers the > > > amount of seizures that I have.  I have been on the prozac for 18 > > months and > > > have no bad side effects from it. > > > Health and happiness to you and yours, > > > Rhonda >  > Hi I am on tegeratol CR and my gp wants me to go on prozac and I am > > not to sure about it.  I am adhd and tend to be hi strung .  Lately I

have not been able to sleep or eat well.(I am a a recovering

anorexic.)

Add to this family stress and I just want to sleep all day.  I dont

feel

depressed.  Usually if I am depressed I feel like I am in a deep

hole

and I cant exscape.  Right know I just feel overwelmed.  I am

already

mellow with wild mood swings and am not sure if prozac will help

your

oppinion would be wonderful. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy. hi I have started the prozac and I had alot more energy to day .I

could direct my energy.  I actually cleaned my room in god nows hoew long. The only thing is it seems to have increased my need to eat.  I would like to know if you have had any weight gain since being on prozac. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

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  "Rhonda Downing" <MissRho…@Prodigy.net

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I take prozac for the depression, along with tegretol for the

seizures.  I

find that the prozac lessens my stress/depression, which in turn

lowers the

amount of seizures that I have.  I have been on the prozac for 18

months and

have no bad side effects from it. Health and happiness to you and yours, Rhonda WALKER <thewalker74NOthS…@hotmail.com.invalid wrote in message news:0b465c14.1d1b6473@usw-ex0102-084.remarq.com… I have had Temporal Lobe Epilepsy since I was 10 and have been on Tegretol to treat it.Although I am fairly well controlled I still have loss of time,dizziness,some fits and the memory  of a brain damaged goldfish.  Last May I sufferred a major depressive episode(that lasted 9 weeks)and nearly had a complete breakdown:I drooled,vomitted every meal,slept even worse than I usually do,cried constantly and hallucinated.2 months and a failed suicide attempt later it left me but not completely…  I found scare stories of anticonvulsants mixed with antidepressants so I steered away from those until at xmas my depression threatened to send me over the rails.I opted for the herbal treatment-StJohn’s Wort.I’m still on it even though it fucks me up a bit. Anyone got any experience with Depression ?I found the BEA to be next to useless and my psych. doesn’t know what is a Temporal episode,what is a side effect of drugs,and what is a symptom of mental illhealth. * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion

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Hi I am on tegeratol CR and my gp wants me to go on prozac and I am

not to sure about it.  I am adhd and tend to be hi strung .  Lately I have not been able to sleep or eat well.(I am a a recovering anorexic.) Add to this family stress and I just want to sleep all day.  I dont feel depressed.  Usually if I am depressed I feel like I am in a deep hole and I cant exscape.  Right know I just feel overwelmed.  I am already mellow with wild mood swings and am not sure if prozac will help your oppinion would be wonderful. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

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Your thoughts about how it feels to be depressed really hit home with me. See, for me when I am depressed in the normal way I get the usual emotions you would expect, sad, etc.  But clinical depression is a chemical imbalance in the brain.  It has nothing to do with sadness for me.  I just feel overwhelmed.  Before Prozac, my favorite saying was "I can’t be everything to everybody at every moment". Since being on the Prozac I can’t remember saying or thinking that even once.  It’s not that anything in my life has gotten any easier, just that I now have a better coping mechanism to life’s normal stresses. Also, you said that you want to sleep all day–that is one of the biggest signs of clinical depression.  I used to do that too.  Now I am back to just my "normal" sleep pattern. I hope this helps. Rhonda <grumblebu…@my-deja.com

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In article <8gebeh$354…@newssvr04-int.news.prodigy.com,   "Rhonda Downing" <MissRho…@Prodigy.net wrote: I take prozac for the depression, along with tegretol for the seizures.  I find that the prozac lessens my stress/depression, which in turn lowers the amount of seizures that I have.  I have been on the prozac for 18 months and have no bad side effects from it. Health and happiness to you and yours, Rhonda

 

Hi I am on tegeratol CR and my gp wants me to go on prozac and I am

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not to sure about it.  I am adhd and tend to be hi strung .  Lately I have not been able to sleep or eat well.(I am a a recovering anorexic.) Add to this family stress and I just want to sleep all day.  I dont feel depressed.  Usually if I am depressed I feel like I am in a deep hole and I cant exscape.  Right know I just feel overwelmed.  I am already mellow with wild mood swings and am not sure if prozac will help your oppinion would be wonderful. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

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Hi,   You can read about my experiences with Depression and TLE and Teg.treatment in my Introducing myself post.It’s a bit long. Slan. * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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Hi Rhonda,         You can read about my experiences with Depression and TLE  in my INTRODUCING MYSELF  post.It’s long.       SLAN,           Brendan. * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet – Free!

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Actually, I lost weight at first, because I quit eating all of the chocolate that was keeping me going :-) but in 18 months, my weight has not gone up at all.  Maybe you just worked up a hunger, huh??? PS If you need another room to clean, let me know, I’d be happy to help you out (I live with a husband, 2 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats and a parrot so we could use a little help around here) Please keep me posted on how you are doing.  Health and happiness to you and yours. Rhonda hi I have started the prozac and I had alot more energy to day .I – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -

could direct my energy.  I actually cleaned my room in god nows hoew long. The only thing is it seems to have increased my need to eat.  I would like to know if you have had any weight gain since being on prozac. Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/ Before you buy.

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Dear Brendan, I read your introduction and was touched by it.  You are obviously the kind of person that everybody can count on. I don’t know anything about the area you are from and I found that interesting.  I live in Southern California.  You can’t beat the weather, that’s for sure.  Blue skies 364 days out of the year practically.  Not good if you don’t like the heat, though because I live in the desert. Health and happiness tp you and yours. Rhonda WALKER <thewalker74NOthS…@hotmail.com.invalid

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Hi Rhonda,         You can read about my experiences with Depression and TLE  in my INTRODUCING MYSELF  post.It’s long.       SLAN,           Brendan. * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet’s Discussion Network

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Walker wrote the message to Beat May 31 2000 graduate:  "DEPRESION+ EPILEPSIA: COMBINACION MURDERESS"? I read the message of Walker and Beat and the truth is that I seat many of the one which they for they have passed, I identify with them since my epileptic from the 6 years (wrong petit), I have limited me many at the present time. I don’t have friends; I have problem in my work, my only relationship with the rest is through internet and I would like to know to groups, people with whom relate me although they don’t suffer the epileptic, because the be mere it is something that hate, it bothers me and it unfortunately advance, for already enough time. To the person or people that desire to answer me they will realize that my intentions are completely sincere. From already thank you. Bye, Rhonda, Walker Peter ppu…@ctcinternet.cl ————————————————————————— —– "WALKER" <thewalker74NOthS…@hotmail.com.invalid

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What is the generic name for Zoloft?

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Paul, here’s a great site: http://pharminfo.com/drg_mnu.html Rachelle http://hometown.aol.com/cleodemko/family/index.htm

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Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects?

Paul, I was on Zoloft for a while. It really works, but I had very VIVID dreams. I swear I could get up the next morning and write a best-seller novel. You might also look into St. John’s Wort. I’ve used that also, and it works for me. LOLLOLLOL Beth

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According to our pharmacy, the generic name for Zoloft is Sertraline.    cgm – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Paul Jones wrote:

I’m going to see my doc on Tuesday. I’ve decided to take an anti-depressant. Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects? Does anyone think there is a better alternative? Thanks in advance, Paul

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Charles G. Montgomery wrote:

According to our pharmacy, the generic name for Zoloft is Sertraline.

Only thing is, it’s not available generically in the US at this time, anyway… :-) Lin ~~ I came, I saw, I left ~~ My header never changes…..look carefully & don’t be fooled by forgeries!

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Paul, I don’t know what its chemical name is; I know the drug store tells me there isn’t a generic yet, so it’s pretty expensive here.  My husband takes it (50mg) nightly and he is a different person when he does.  He’s much calmer and "more better" to live with. BDS – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Paul Jones wrote:

I’m going to see my doc on Tuesday. I’ve decided to take an anti-depressant. Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects? Does anyone think there is a better alternative? Thanks in advance, Paul

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Hi Paul, Zoloft is Sertraline.  It’s called Zoloft in Australia too, so it might be the same in the UK.  It’s an SSRI, not a tricyclic.  It has a slight tendency to sedate.  If you need this, fine.  If not, Prozac (Fluoxitine)may be better, because it is slightly alerting.  In both cases these effects are slight after the first couple of weeks.   The side effects are mainly noticeable in the first few weeks, and are the usual anticholinergic effects – tiredness, possibly nausea, possibly slight headache or heavy head.  Nothing too terrible, and they wear off after a few weeks. There can be more serious effects, and you should be monitored by a doctor while taking them, and have regular blood tests.  If you get a rash when you take them, this could indicate a serious problem and you should contact your doctor immediately.  Hopefully your doctor will tell you all this when he prescribes them.   Having said all that, side effects are pretty rare after the initial period, and the drugs have been invaluable to many people, and undoubtedly saved many lives – including my husband’s. If you’re looking for alternatives, St John’s Wort is being used in place of antidepressant drugs now, apparently with considerable success.  I have no experience of it, however.  I do know that one of its side effects is heightened sensitivity ot the sun, so be careful to cover up if you use this.   Good luck with whatever you use. Carmel Paul Jones wrote:

I’m going to see my doc on Tuesday. I’ve decided to take an anti-depressant. Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects? Does anyone think there is a better alternative? Thanks in advance, Paul

— " Don’t wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel.   Stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself."

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I haven’t found a better anti depressant I think it depends on the persons body chemistry .  Meaning what workd well for one may not work for another .  The name of Zoloft is sertrailine .  I take it myself .

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writes: I’m going to see my doc on Tuesday. I’ve decided to take an anti-depressant. Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects? Does anyone think there is a better alternative?

I used St Johns Wort and found it really effective. I bought Kira brand from Boots as it seemed to be well made and came with an information leaflet . Carol

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I’m going to see my doc on Tuesday. I’ve decided to take an anti-depressant. Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects? Does anyone think there is a better alternative? Thanks in advance, Paul

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Hi Paul, Try this link: http://www.planetrx.com/product/rx/shelf/info/2024_introduction.asp If it doesn’t work, go to http://www.planetrx.com and do a search for Zoloft.  I know that it’s not available here in the US in generic form. It’s costly–but it WORKS. — Rachelle http://hometown.aol.com/cleodemko/family/index.htm Paul Jones <Paul_Jo…@btinternet.com

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I’m going to see my doc on Tuesday. I’ve decided to take an anti-depressant. Lots of people here seems to think that Zoloft is the best, but I live in the UK and the brand name will almost certainly be different. Please can anyone tell me what the trade name is? Also are there any bad side-effects? Does anyone think there is a better alternative? Thanks in advance, Paul

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Is higher octane gas worth the money?

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No you are not correct on both points that’s why I asked you not to make such generalities. I’ll be more specific: Not all higher octane fuels have a higher ignition temp than lower octane fuels. What the higher octane fuels have is a CONTROLLED burn rate at higher temps that lower octane fuels do not have. The higher octane fuel *may* have a higher ignition temp but that is not always true. The lower octane fuels cause the END GAS of combustion to explode causing knock. Knock is defined as "uncontrolled burning of the end gas of combustion". Fuel octane rating is based on knock, not on the temp of ignition. Stating that high octane fuel will not increase fuel mileage is an inaccurate statement and that’s why I advised against broad sweeping generalities. Fuel economy CAN be improved with higher octane fuels under a variety of conditions including high compression engines and lean-burn conditions. Typically you want to use the lowest octane fuel that will not detonate under ANY of the operating conditions your engine will experience, including but not limited to hot dry air, with your A/C unit on (this is known in the automotive test World as a *Phoenix*, (AZ) calibration mode) or in high load conditions such as towing a trailer or driving up a steep hill, etc. Owner’s manuals usually state that using a highER octane fuel than what is Necessary to prevent knock will not improve fuel economy. So when you state using premium fuel will not improve performance or economy, this is incorrect and too broad a statement for this subject matter… If you are not convinced of what I have posted feel free to review this subject matter in further detail by consulting Taylor & Taylor’s two volume automotive engineering text: "The Internal Combustion Engine in Theory and Practice", and also review the Society of Automotive Engineer’s numerous technical papers on this subject of which there are hundreds. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – X-no-archive: yes Bill I wish you wouldn’t posts such generalities… Both points you made concerning temp and mileage are untrue (in my personal experience and that of the car companies) based on actual scientific testing. No, I was correct on both parts.  The owners manuals of many cars even tell you to not bother with higher octane fuel.  And high octane fuel does have a higher ignition temperature which is why it can prevent pinging and knocking in some cars.  Try reading some of the web pages for which URLs have been posted here. — Bill Seurer           Compiler Development             IBM Rochester, MN Bill_Seurer AT us.ibm.com                             Bill AT seurer.net

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Actually you’re being a little arrogant here Kirk, just as in your original response. The original poster wasn’t asking for a technical dissertation on octane, gasoline properties or automotive engineering. He appeared to have tested both premium and lower octane fuels in his vehicle and reported improvements in power and fuel economy with the higher octane. He wanted to know if this made sense and if there was a way to tell if his vehicle needed premium fuel. He didn’t try to convince anyone including himself that the premium fuel was superior, he was looking for a means to confirm a need for premium  fuel in his vehicle and a means to determine if his experiences were valid. It’s certainly possible to conduct *un-scientific* field tests and determine if fuel economy has improved and most people who drive the same vehicle everyday can feel a difference in power such as with cool air which typically accounts for a 1% increase in HP per 10 degrees F. So while I’m aware of the pitfalls of field tests I am also aware this persons experience could have been true if their engine does require premium fuel AND their engine can adjust the ignition timing accordingly. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – . Kirk, . . I don’t know what your problem is with my comment but it is a legitimate . comment. . . FWIW, I have personally measured BSFC, mpg, borderline knock, etc. in both . lab and field conditions. As an engine designer and R & D engineer I guess I . probably have the expertise to state the facts accurately. Was there . something that you as a scientist were confused about??? . . Randy . Your posting provided no information that was both useful to the original questioner and compliant with the known facts. Instead, it encouraged the original poster to go right ahead with his/her costly and wasteful habits instead of following the excellent advice of the vast majority of respondents: READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL AND DO WHAT IT SAYS. If you really _are_ an engineer who is knowlegeable on this issue you should know that. . . .. Probably the best answer to your question is your actual experience: . i.e. . .. the higher octane fuel seems to help your car perform better in both . power . .. and fuel economy. If your vehicle is a late model it has computerized . .. ignition that will adjust (retard) for lower octane to minimize engine . .. damage. Obviously if your engine gets better fuel economy AND more power . .. with the higher octane fuel, it most certainly needs it and should . actually . .. be more economical overall cost wise than the low octane fuel. . .. . .. Randy . .. . . Never have I seen such blatant ignorance expressed so reasonably. . . . .. . .. If your car does not require higher octane, then there is no advantage . to . .. using . .. it.  Higher octane gas burns slower and is needed for higher . compression . .. engines to prevent pre-detonation or knock. . .. . .. How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high . .. compression engine?  Besides, I do find that 92 unleaded gives my car a . lot . .. more power and acceleration.  I don’t think it’s my imagination either, . .. because . .. I’m sensitive to these kind of things.  Do you think it’s my . imagination? . .. . .. Besides, like you said, higher octane gas is more fuel efficient.  I . get . .. about . .. 250 miles per pump on 92 unleaded, whereas on 87 unleaded I get about . 200 . .. miles . .. per pump. . .. . .. Winston . . — . Kirk and Diane Kerekes/Red Gate Ranch . X-Face by "Saving Face" <http://www.santafe.edu/~smfr/utils.html — Kirk and Diane Kerekes/Red Gate Ranch X-Face by "Saving Face" <http://www.santafe.edu/~smfr/utils.html

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I have two vehicles I use Mobil 1 in. 1984 Saab turbo.  I change the oil every ~12,000 miles with 1 filter change in between.

Which brings to mind another question. I’ve never had nerve enough to just change the oil filter. I’ve only changed it when the oil is drained. I’ve assumed that a lot of oil would spill out if you remove it while there’s still oil in the case. I’ve never asked about this. Am I wrong? Is it all settled below the filter? (Mine is fairly low, though it certainly isn’t as low as the oil pan.) AV

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Depending on the filter design and location, yes it can be a mess changing it when it’s full. Draining the oil pan doesn’t always drain the filter either as some engines have anti-drainback valves to eliminate air in the galleys on start-up. One trick that works well in *some* installations is to puncture the filter with a screwdriver to let it drain before removal. Picking the best place to puncture is a judgment call usually determined from experience and available *options*. I apply a small piece of tape over the filter hole once it’s drained to prevent a bigger mess removing the *empty* punctured filter from the vehicle. Not to go off on another issue but I’ve NEVER seen an oil filter that was even close to being plugged or restricted in a newer engine after 10,000 mile drain intervals. I’ve tested these filters in a lab and on a running vehicle and cut the filters open for physical inspection. Sure an older engine with worn piston rings and a lot of carbon floating around *might* benefit from changing the filter at 6,000 miles but I think this is more a means to sell filters than improve oil cleanliness… But for those who are unsure of their engines condition or who do drive under severe dust conditions changing the air and oil filters more often is a wise decision. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I have two vehicles I use Mobil 1 in. 1984 Saab turbo.  I change the oil every ~12,000 miles with 1 filter change in between. Which brings to mind another question. I’ve never had nerve enough to just change the oil filter. I’ve only changed it when the oil is drained. I’ve assumed that a lot of oil would spill out if you remove it while there’s still oil in the case. I’ve never asked about this. Am I wrong? Is it all settled below the filter? (Mine is fairly low, though it certainly isn’t as low as the oil pan.) AV

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.. Probably the best answer to your question is your actual experience: i.e. .. the higher octane fuel seems to help your car perform better in both power .. and fuel economy. If your vehicle is a late model it has computerized .. ignition that will adjust (retard) for lower octane to minimize engine .. damage. Obviously if your engine gets better fuel economy AND more power .. with the higher octane fuel, it most certainly needs it and should actually .. be more economical overall cost wise than the low octane fuel. .. .. Randy .. Never have I seen such blatant ignorance expressed so reasonably.

Try this… (section 6.13)  Helpful for boaters at the cottage, BTW. http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/7082/f_gasol6.html#GASO… Tom     Need info on COTTAGES, CABINS and RECREATIONAL living?         Check out "Cottage Living!" On-Line book store!                   http://www.cottageliving.com

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.. Probably the best answer to your question is your actual experience: i.e. .. the higher octane fuel seems to help your car perform better in both power .. and fuel economy. If your vehicle is a late model it has computerized .. ignition that will adjust (retard) for lower octane to minimize engine .. damage. Obviously if your engine gets better fuel economy AND more power .. with the higher octane fuel, it most certainly needs it and should actually .. be more economical overall cost wise than the low octane fuel. .. .. Randy .. Never have I seen such blatant ignorance expressed so reasonably.

Never have I seen someone adhere to their preconceived notions with such tenacity in spite of resonable evidence to the contrary. Mark Atanowicz "Good judgement comes from experience.  Experience comes from bad judgement."  

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Bill I wish you wouldn’t posts such generalities… Both points you made concerning temp and mileage are untrue (in my personal experience and that of the car companies) based on actual scientific testing. Randy X-no-archive: yes

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Hi Tom, I read the article and it’s almost verbatim to the tech articles I’ve written on the subject. I’ve gone into the burn rate and borderline knock issues, etc. but the brief article you list hits the important points. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – .. Probably the best answer to your question is your actual experience: i.e. .. the higher octane fuel seems to help your car perform better in both power .. and fuel economy. If your vehicle is a late model it has computerized .. ignition that will adjust (retard) for lower octane to minimize engine .. damage. Obviously if your engine gets better fuel economy AND more power .. with the higher octane fuel, it most certainly needs it and should actually .. be more economical overall cost wise than the low octane fuel. .. .. Randy .. Never have I seen such blatant ignorance expressed so reasonably. Try this… (section 6.13)  Helpful for boaters at the cottage, BTW. http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/7082/f_gasol6.html#GASO… 14 Tom    Need info on COTTAGES, CABINS and RECREATIONAL living?        Check out "Cottage Living!" On-Line book store!                  http://www.cottageliving.com

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: Check you owner’s manual to see what it recommends to insure warranty : coverage.   Is the change interval recommended in the owner’s manual frequent enough to get the maximum practical life from the engine?  I wonder if the owner’s manual recommends something only good enough to make the car last long enough to get past the warranty period, and then not long afterwards you have to buy another car?   I think that car manufacturers recommend oil change intervals mostly around 7,000 miles.  Sure, they want to sell cars.  Most places that do oil changes recommend 3,000 miles.  Sure, they want to sell more oil changes.  I hear a lot of opinion that 3,000 mile changers have longer-lasting cars.  But is that a result of more frequent oil changes, or as a result of some other practice that the frequent-changers also do?   Is there anyone out there with credentials indicating knowledge in this area, along with a lack of financial interest in selling oil or cars or engines or whatever?

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Second question:  Also, is there a difference between Chevron gas, BP gas, Arco gas, 79 gas, etc. or are they all the same?  Are some dirtier or less efficient than the others?  

Yes.  They all start with the same gas from the same tank, from there it’s the additive package that can make a difference. I happened to run into a petroleum engineer last year.  I started taking him seriously when he said he worked for Shell but bought Chevron gas (he later said Shell has licensed Chevron’s additive package). Bottom line was, put in the lowest octane gas your car recommends, and if you live at higher altitude, you can go down a grade, that’s why in Colorado you see 85, 87, 91, vs.  87, 89, 93 at lower altitudes.  I had been putting 87 in my car, because that’s what the book recommended.  He said I should drop to 85.  You can gain performance from octane if you have a turbo. What about the generic gas stations with no brand name on them that you see in small towns?  Would it be risky to your car if you got cheap gas from no name gas stations?

The best I understood was the the additive packages were a low dose of cleaning, they kept injectors etc free of build up.  So my interpretation was pay a little as you go along, or pay one lump sum, but that the cost probably came out the same…. I won’t get into the conversation we had about synthetic oil. –Chris

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I have two vehicles I use Mobil 1 in. 1984 Saab turbo.  I change the oil every ~12,000 miles with 1 filter change in between. 1991 Isuzu Rodeo.  I don’t change the oil.  It burns a quart every 3,000, so the additives to the synthetic oil are being replenished. I change the filter every 8,000-10,000 miles.  Car has 166,000 miles. –Chris

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Check the owner’s manual, it always specifies what octane gas to use.  For example, the owner’s manual for my ‘92 Honda Civic says to use gas with an octane rating of 86.  It then goes on to say that a higher octane gas can be used, but it will not make any difference in the car’s performance and is only a waste of money. On the other hand, my ‘99 Acura 3.2TL is designed for gas with an octane rating of 91.  Because it has a knock sensor, gas with a lower octane rating can be used, but if the engine starts to knock, the timing is retarded at the expense of performance. You don’t mention what kind of car you drive, but if you have a recent car with a sophistocated engine (like the one in my 3.2TL), perhaps the higher octane really does make a difference. Remember, higher octane gas DOES NOT contain more energy. The higher the octance rating, the higher the ignition temperature of the gas.  For high performance engines with high compression ratios and higher operating temperatures, a gas with a higher ignition temperature is needed to prevent "pre-ignition" (that is, preventing the air-gas mixture from igniting before the spark from the spark plug ignites it – that’s what causes "knocking").

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi again everyone, I was getting gas the other day and was about to get the 92 unleaded type of gas but when I saw the price, I changed my mind, which led me to this question.  Is it really better for the life of your car if you get the higher octane gas such as 89 unleaded or 92 unleaded instead of the basic 87 unleaded? Also, does it make your car run better with fewer problems? Personally, I find that when I put 92 unleaded in instead of 87 unleaded, my car tends to accelerate faster and I can go at high speeds more smoothly. In addition, 92 unleaded seems to be more fuel efficient because I seem to can go more miles per pump before I have to get gas again than I usually do with 87 unleaded.  However, some people I know said that they’ve tried both octanes and see no difference.  Does anyone else here agree with me that it does seem to make a difference on your car performance and mileage to get higher octane gas?  Or do you all agree with my friends that there’s really no difference in the gas octanes either to your car or your mileage? Second question:  Also, is there a difference between Chevron gas, BP gas, Arco gas, 79 gas, etc. or are they all the same?  Are some dirtier or less efficient than the others? What about the generic gas stations with no brand name on them that you see in small towns?  Would it be risky to your car if you got cheap gas from no name gas stations? Winston

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Hi Don, To be perfectly honest there’s probably little statistical data that would clearly substantiate the *best* mileage interval for oil changes as there are a lot of variables to consider. Taxi cabs and buses are often used for this purpose because they rack up miles quickly making data available quicker than from a study of normal pass car service. In the last 5-10 years there have been major improvements in engine design, materials, precision of engine assembly, and lubricants. ALL of these add up to cleaner burning engines, lower friction engines, less engine wear, longer engine life and better fuel economy. The car companies are mandated by law to meet lower emissions and achieve *reasonable* fuel economy. All of the points I mentioned above contribute to improve fuel economy and reduced crankcase and air pollution. The SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) have developed higher oil standards to accommodate the government mandated 7,500 mile oil drain intervals. The new oils are really, really good. I personally send oil samples from ALL of my cars to the lab for testing at each 7,500 mile oil change. I use synthetic oils Mobil 1 and Redline and have NEVER had any premature or excessive wear and my vehicles are driven hard and exposed to harmful long idle periods, race track testing sessions, etc.I would have no qualms recommending a 7,500 mile drain interval for a typical pass car using the latest spec petroleum motor oils. Under severe use such as taxi’s, trucks, maybe RV’s etc. you could drop to 5,000 mile intervals if you’re concerned or send a sample to a lab and find out if there’s really any need for concern. If you use a synthetic oil you could easily go 7,500 miles in any of the listed applications without concern but make sure to follow your car manufacturers drain interval to protect your warranty. Randy P.S. For those interested, I have written volumes on gasoline and oil issues and some of it may still be online. You’d have to do a DejaNews search and look for my writings in the Porsche, Audi, BMW and VW newsgroups. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – : Check you owner’s manual to see what it recommends to insure warranty : coverage.  Is the change interval recommended in the owner’s manual frequent enough to get the maximum practical life from the engine?  I wonder if the owner’s manual recommends something only good enough to make the car last long enough to get past the warranty period, and then not long afterwards you have to buy another car?  I think that car manufacturers recommend oil change intervals mostly around 7,000 miles.  Sure, they want to sell cars.  Most places that do oil changes recommend 3,000 miles.  Sure, they want to sell more oil changes.  I hear a lot of opinion that 3,000 mile changers have longer-lasting cars.  But is that a result of more frequent oil changes, or as a result of some other practice that the frequent-changers also do?  Is there anyone out there with credentials indicating knowledge in this area, along with a lack of financial interest in selling oil or cars or engines or whatever?

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Hi Don, To be perfectly honest there’s probably little statistical data that would clearly substantiate the *best* mileage interval for oil changes as there are a lot of variables to consider. Taxi cabs and buses are often used for this purpose because they rack up miles quickly making data available quicker than from a study of normal pass car service.

  Consumers did a study a year or so ago, mainly comparing oils.  Their conclusion was, any oil with the (API) sticker was indistinguishable from any other with the sticker.  They tested in taxi cabs I believe.  They said to go for price.   They did try going to 3000mile changes rather than manufacturers 6000 (I think they were the two numbers, essentially trying to halve the interval anyway) and found no difference when they tore down the engines.   So they seemed to conclude, buy your oil by price (as long as it has the sticker) and go with the owners manual recommendations.   Bob — |Bob Rahe, Delaware Tech&Comm Coll. /                                      | |Computer Center, Dover, Delaware /                                        |

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Doug a lot of what you say is correct but not all of it. I don’t want to write a technical paper here but detonation or knock is *usually* more of a concern with low octane fuel than pre-ignition is. Knock (or ping) and Pre-Ignition are two different events. Pre-ignition is when the mixture ignites prior to the sparkplug firing. Detonation or knock is the uncontrolled burning of the END GAS of combustion. Knock will occur as the gas temperature increases during the combustion cycle IF the octane is insufficient for the dynamic compression ratio. Pre-ignition generally occurs due to a hot spot, (as in glowing carbon, or sharp metal edges, etc.) and drives the piston down the cylinder in an effort to turn the engine backwards in rotation. This is what you hear in older cars when you shut the engine off and it keeps running. It can also happen in a running engine, but knock (or ping) generally is what people hear when actually driving around town. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Check the owner’s manual, it always specifies what octane gas to use.  For example, the owner’s manual for my ‘92 Honda Civic says to use gas with an octane rating of 86.  It then goes on to say that a higher octane gas can be used, but it will not make any difference in the car’s performance and is only a waste of money. On the other hand, my ‘99 Acura 3.2TL is designed for gas with an octane rating of 91.  Because it has a knock sensor, gas with a lower octane rating can be used, but if the engine starts to knock, the timing is retarded at the expense of performance. You don’t mention what kind of car you drive, but if you have a recent car with a sophistocated engine (like the one in my 3.2TL), perhaps the higher octane really does make a difference. Remember, higher octane gas DOES NOT contain more energy. The higher the octance rating, the higher the ignition temperature of the gas.  For high performance engines with high compression ratios and higher operating temperatures, a gas with a higher ignition temperature is needed to prevent "pre-ignition" (that is, preventing the air-gas mixture from igniting before the spark from the spark plug ignites it – that’s what causes "knocking"). Hi again everyone, I was getting gas the other day and was about to get the 92 unleaded type of gas but when I saw the price, I changed my mind, which led me to this question.  Is it really better for the life of your car if you get the higher octane gas such as 89 unleaded or 92 unleaded instead of the basic 87 unleaded? Also, does it make your car run better with fewer problems? Personally, I find that when I put 92 unleaded in instead of 87 unleaded, my car tends to accelerate faster and I can go at high speeds more smoothly. In addition, 92 unleaded seems to be more fuel efficient because I seem to can go more miles per pump before I have to get gas again than I usually do with 87 unleaded.  However, some people I know said that they’ve tried both octanes and see no difference.  Does anyone else here agree with me that it does seem to make a difference on your car performance and mileage to get higher octane gas?  Or do you all agree with my friends that there’s really no difference in the gas octanes either to your car or your mileage? Second question:  Also, is there a difference between Chevron gas, BP gas, Arco gas, 79 gas, etc. or are they all the same?  Are some dirtier or less efficient than the others? What about the generic gas stations with no brand name on them that you see in small towns?  Would it be risky to your car if you got cheap gas from no name gas stations? Winston

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Kirk, I don’t know what your problem is with my comment but it is a legitimate comment. FWIW, I have personally measured BSFC, mpg, borderline knock, etc. in both lab and field conditions. As an engine designer and R & D engineer I guess I probably have the expertise to state the facts accurately. Was there something that you as a scientist were confused about??? Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – .. Probably the best answer to your question is your actual experience: i.e. .. the higher octane fuel seems to help your car perform better in both power .. and fuel economy. If your vehicle is a late model it has computerized .. ignition that will adjust (retard) for lower octane to minimize engine .. damage. Obviously if your engine gets better fuel economy AND more power .. with the higher octane fuel, it most certainly needs it and should actually .. be more economical overall cost wise than the low octane fuel. .. .. Randy .. Never have I seen such blatant ignorance expressed so reasonably. ..

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -.. If your car does not require higher octane, then there is no advantage to .. using .. it.  Higher octane gas burns slower and is needed for higher compression .. engines to prevent pre-detonation or knock. .. .. How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high .. compression engine?  Besides, I do find that 92 unleaded gives my car a lot .. more power and acceleration.  I don’t think it’s my imagination either, .. because .. I’m sensitive to these kind of things.  Do you think it’s my imagination? .. .. Besides, like you said, higher octane gas is more fuel efficient.  I get .. about .. 250 miles per pump on 92 unleaded, whereas on 87 unleaded I get about 200 .. miles .. per pump. .. .. Winston — Kirk and Diane Kerekes/Red Gate Ranch X-Face by "Saving Face" <http://www.santafe.edu/~smfr/utils.html

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Most newer cars in the last ten years or so also list the minimum required octane on the fuel filler cover/cap also. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If your car does not require higher octane, then there is no advantage to using it.  Higher octane gas burns slower and is needed for higher compression engines to prevent pre-detonation or knock. How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high compression engine? You could try reading the owner’s manual, one supposes. —                     http://k-whiner.pica.army.mil/

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Sorry to change the subject, but I figured I could get the attention of car experts this way. :o ) I’ve been wondering about the Mobil 1 oil in my car. I rather recently switched over to using it. Someone who highly recommended it and had 250,000 miles (and going strong on his Toyota truck) said he didn’t have to change the oil as often. I forget how often he said he did it, as we had this conversation years ago and I haven’t seen him since. But that’s the question: how often do you need to change the oil when using Mobil 1 synthetic oil? As I understand it, it doesn’t break down like regular oil. AV

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You’ll get a LOT of opinions on oil just like gasoline but the fact is a quality synthetic oil like Mobil 1 will allow for longer drain intervals because it can withstand higher stress – heat, condensation, coking, etc. over conventional petroleum oils. All newer vehicles (in the U.S.) have 7,500 mile oil change recommendations and they are fine for any of the quality petroleum or synthetic oils. Check you owner’s manual to see what it recommends to insure warranty coverage. The big advantage to synthetic lubes is reduced friction, longer engine life, ability to withstand high stress, lower consumption (in most cases), etc. Turbo engines with high heat and other severe duty applications gain significant benefits (in general) from synthetic lubes.  All oils lose their *additive package* over time meaning they should be changed to prevent excessive acid and condensation build-up. With synthetics you can safely extend the drain interval. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Sorry to change the subject, but I figured I could get the attention of car experts this way. :o ) I’ve been wondering about the Mobil 1 oil in my car. I rather recently switched over to using it. Someone who highly recommended it and had 250,000 miles (and going strong on his Toyota truck) said he didn’t have to change the oil as often. I forget how often he said he did it, as we had this conversation years ago and I haven’t seen him since. But that’s the question: how often do you need to change the oil when using Mobil 1 synthetic oil? As I understand it, it doesn’t break down like regular oil. AV

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How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high compression engine?  Besides, I do find that 92 unleaded gives my car a lot more power and acceleration.  I don’t think it’s my imagination either, because I’m sensitive to these kind of things.  Do you think it’s my imagination? Besides, like you said, higher octane gas is more fuel efficient.  I get about 250 miles per pump on 92 unleaded, whereas on 87 unleaded I get about 200 miles per pump.

I found this website that deals with gasoline octane ratings….. http://www.acar4u.com/Consumer_Info/Auto_Repair/General/octanegas.htm Bill Lund Tired of waiting for hot water? Check out the June Special! The Chilipepper appliance http://www.chilipepperapp.com

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How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high compression engine?  Besides, I do find that 92 unleaded gives my car a lot more power and acceleration….

Read your owner’s manual to get some idea, it should give an octane requirement.  Modern engines frequently have "knock sensors" and the engine will adjust (putting out less power) so as not to knock on lower than designed for octane.  BUT that doesn’t mean it would adjust upwards past its design intent for higher octane.  It is possible you have an engine problem like a hot valve, carbon buildup on a plug, etc. that is causing excessive knocking with regular gas; the higher octane just allows it to run as it is supposed to run on regular. …. I don’t think it’s my imagination either, …..  Do you think it’s my imagination?

It could be the placebo effect.  Try some stopwatch times, preferably with someone else (unbiased) holding the stopwatch, don’t let them know if you are running 92 or not. Besides, like you said, higher octane gas is more fuel efficient.  I get about 250 miles per pump on 92 unleaded, whereas on 87 unleaded I get about 200 miles per pump.

And is each "pumpo" the same gallons?  That’s a huge difference and unlikely unless you have an engine problem or your car is not intended to run on ‘regular’ in the first place (also rare).  How about actually recording the gallons and miles for a few times, to get a more accurate & reliable mpg figure?  It’s really not always so tough, I routinely reset my trip odometer at the pump, then note the gallons to fill and the miles at the next pump.  (In my case, the mpg better be about 25 each time, or I’ll seek to know why not). Whatever, -v.

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Probably the best answer to your question is your actual experience: i.e. the higher octane fuel seems to help your car perform better in both power and fuel economy. If your vehicle is a late model it has computerized ignition that will adjust (retard) for lower octane to minimize engine damage. Obviously if your engine gets better fuel economy AND more power with the higher octane fuel, it most certainly needs it and should actually be more economical overall cost wise than the low octane fuel. Randy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – If your car does not require higher octane, then there is no advantage to using it.  Higher octane gas burns slower and is needed for higher compression engines to prevent pre-detonation or knock. How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high compression engine?  Besides, I do find that 92 unleaded gives my car a lot more power and acceleration.  I don’t think it’s my imagination either, because I’m sensitive to these kind of things.  Do you think it’s my imagination? Besides, like you said, higher octane gas is more fuel efficient.  I get about 250 miles per pump on 92 unleaded, whereas on 87 unleaded I get about 200 miles per pump. Winston

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If your car does not require higher octane, then there is no advantage to using it.  Higher octane gas burns slower and is needed for higher compression engines to prevent pre-detonation or knock.

How would I know if my car reuiqres higher octane or if I have a high compression engine?  Besides, I do find that 92 unleaded gives my car a lot more power and acceleration.  I don’t think it’s my imagination either, because I’m sensitive to these kind of things.  Do you think it’s my imagination? Besides, like you said, higher octane gas is more fuel efficient.  I get about 250 miles per pump on 92 unleaded, whereas on 87 unleaded I get about 200 miles per pump. Winston

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hi again everyone, I was getting gas the other day and was about to get the 92 unleaded type of gas but when I saw the price, I changed my mind, which led me to this question. Is it really better for the life of your car if you get the higher octane gas such as 89 unleaded or 92 unleaded instead of the basic 87 unleaded?  Also, does it make your car run better with fewer problems? Personally, I find that when I put 92 unleaded in instead of 87 unleaded, my car tends to accelerate faster and I can go at high speeds more smoothly.  In addition, 92 unleaded seems to be more fuel efficient because I seem to can go more miles per pump before I have to get gas again than I usually do with 87 unleaded.  However, some people I know said that they’ve tried both octanes and see no difference.  Does anyone else here agree with me that it does seem to make a difference on your car performance and mileage to get higher octane gas? Or do you all agree with my friends that there’s really no difference in the gas octanes either to your car or your mileage? Second question:  Also, is there a difference between Chevron gas, BP gas, Arco gas, 79 gas, etc. or are they all the same?  Are some dirtier or less efficient than the others?   What about the generic gas stations with no brand name on them that you see in small towns?  Would it be risky to your car if you got cheap gas from no name gas stations? Winston

If your car does not require higher octane, then there is no advantage to using it.  Higher octane gas burns slower and is needed for higher compression engines to prevent pre-detonation or knock. Bill Lund Tired of waiting for hot water? Check out the June Special! The Chilipepper appliance http://www.chilipepperapp.com

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Hi again everyone, I was getting gas the other day and was about to get the 92 unleaded type of gas but when I saw the price, I changed my mind, which led me to this question.  Is it really better for the life of your car if you get the higher octane gas such as 89 unleaded or 92 unleaded instead of the basic 87 unleaded?  Also, does it make your car run better with fewer problems? Personally, I find that when I put 92 unleaded in instead of 87 unleaded, my car tends to accelerate faster and I can go at high speeds more smoothly.  In addition, 92 unleaded seems to be more fuel efficient because I seem to can go more miles per pump before I have to get gas again than I usually do with 87 unleaded.  However, some people I know said that they’ve tried both octanes and see no difference.  Does anyone else here agree with me that it does seem to make a difference on your car performance and mileage to get higher octane gas?  Or do you all agree with my friends that there’s really no difference in the gas octanes either to your car or your mileage? Second question:  Also, is there a difference between Chevron gas, BP gas, Arco gas, 79 gas, etc. or are they all the same?  Are some dirtier or less efficient than the others?   What about the generic gas stations with no brand name on them that you see in small towns?  Would it be risky to your car if you got cheap gas from no name gas stations? Winston

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writes – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M.

Hi James – I have been using Imovane (Zopiclone) for nearly 6 years.  It does become less effective over time, but it still usually gets me to sleep.  At first, it would knock me out cold for around 6 hours.  Now it only lasts for around 3 hours, but if all you need is something to get you off to sleep, it is very useful.  I noticed that some of the other replies mentioned a metallic taste – I have never personally experienced that with Imovane, but YMMV of course.  Another good thing about it is that unlike some sleeping pills, it doesn’t leave you feeling groggy when you wake up – I usually find that within ten minutes or so of waking, I am fully alert.  Hope this helps — Jon Guite When replying by email, please remove the trailing x from my return address

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I sure got the bitter taste.  Man, did it linger! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I don’t get the bitter taste from it, the rest sounds right. And I have found no need to increase dosage over time, one works as well today as it did three years ago. I do take breaks during spring and summer, and during holidays in the winter when I can afford to lose a little sleep at night. I’ve used Imovane often, and found it to be an excellent sleep aid.  In terms of sleep onset, you’ll feel a little fluffy 20 minutes or so after taking it (and you’ll get a bitter taste in your mouth) and when you go to bed, you’ll probably fall asleep instantly.  The bitter taste, unfortunately, will linger into the next day. The problem I’ve encountered with Imovane is that it just doesn’t work for me any more.  I think I might have developed a tolerance to it very quickly. The last time I got an Rx from Imovane, having taken a long break from it, I found myself taking 2, 3 even 4 pills with little if any effect.  It could be just me.  You mentioned using it on a long-term basis – I don’t think it’s indicated for that, unfortunately.  You should talk to your doc anyway. I *wish* Imovane would work for me like it used to, because it was fantastic.  I would hit the pillow and fall asleep right away.  As a matter of fact, I’m going to see a doc today to find something that works for me, because I’ve tried just about everything – temazepam (Restoril), trazodone (Desyrel), and popping 5 of my clonazepam with 4 or 5 OTC sleep aids (which I liken to a 14-year-old doing Nyquil shooters) – and nothing works any more.  I’m worried that my only hope now is barbiturates…. Give Imovane a try – it will work great for a while – but keep in mind that you might develop a rapid tolerance to it, and you’ll have to get used to a residual bitterness in your mouth.  Good luck. renton Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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writes: Just out of curiousity, has anybody used a VERY small dose of the new anti-psychotics (ie. Risperdal, Zyprexa(sp?) to help induce sleep?

Yes; take them about 2 hours before you want to start feeling foggy. I find they make me feel crappy the next day. Seroquel (a newer one which you didn’t mention) is the least offensive of the 3 for me. The other thing is, they didn’t keep working – I kept having to raise the dose. Risperdal also caused broken sleep with vivid, intense dreams for me. Dose varies, but say about 0.5-1mg of Risperdal, 2.5-5mg of Zyprexa, or 25-50mg of Seroquel to start with. -elizabeth

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Funny – I’m just about to go see a doc for something stronger than Imovane, since it doesn’t work.  Neither does temazepam (Restoril) and I had a bad                                                           renton

        I’ve not responded well to trazodone, as well.  I’m interested in hearing what " a bad trip" is.  I have trouble getting to sleep, and I’ve found that trazodone and ambien don’t put me to sleep, but they’ll keep me asleep for bizarre lengths of time. Also, what’s the generic name of Imovane? —  { That’ll do, }  O o .  {     pig.    }        Melissa!

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Also, what’s the generic name of Imovane?

Zopiclone. Chris.

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The bad trip I had on trazodone was extreme anxiety and feeling so stoned I couldn’t sleep.  (Of course, I had been prescribed twice as much as I should have.)  Someone pointed out that since Serzone caused me anxiety, trazodone could as well, since they’re related. The generic name of Imovane (aka Rhovane) is zopiclone.  It’s fantastic, but it stopped working for me.  Guess I took too much…  I’m going to see if I can get more tomorrow, to see if my tolerance has lessened. Tried Dalmane (flurazepam) for the first time last night.  I’m a bit disappointed.  Didn’t do all that much…  I think Shapere is right, I’m renton – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve not responded well to trazodone, as well.  I’m interested in hearing what " a bad trip" is.  I have trouble getting to sleep, and I’ve found that trazodone and ambien don’t put me to sleep, but they’ll keep me asleep for bizarre lengths of time. Also, what’s the generic name of Imovane? — { That’ll do, }  O o . {     pig.    }        Melissa!

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve used Imovane often, and found it to be an excellent sleep aid.  In terms of sleep onset, you’ll feel a little fluffy 20 minutes or so after taking it (and you’ll get a bitter taste in your mouth) and when you go to bed, you’ll probably fall asleep instantly.  The bitter taste, unfortunately, will linger into the next day. The problem I’ve encountered with Imovane is that it just doesn’t work for me any more.  I think I might have developed a tolerance to it very quickly. The last time I got an Rx from Imovane, having taken a long break from it, I found myself taking 2, 3 even 4 pills with little if any effect.  It could be just me.  You mentioned using it on a long-term basis – I don’t think it’s indicated for that, unfortunately.  You should talk to your doc anyway. I *wish* Imovane would work for me like it used to, because it was fantastic.  I would hit the pillow and fall asleep right away.  As a matter of fact, I’m going to see a doc today to find something that works for me, because I’ve tried just about everything – temazepam (Restoril), trazodone (Desyrel), and popping 5 of my clonazepam with 4 or 5 OTC sleep aids (which I liken to a 14-year-old doing Nyquil shooters) – and nothing works any more.  I’m worried that my only hope now is barbiturates…. Give Imovane a try – it will work great for a while – but keep in mind that you might develop a rapid tolerance to it, and you’ll have to get used to a residual bitterness in your mouth.  Good luck. renton Just out of curiousity, has anybody used a VERY small dose of the new anti-psychotics (ie. Risperdal, Zyprexa(sp?) to help induce sleep?? A friend of mine has a VERY liberal pdoc, who pretty much dispenses anything (good..bad…I don’t know..)…but has found that taking 0.5mg’s of Risperdal before bed helps drift into sleep. Any comments??? Thanks, James M. p.s. just got my Imovane from my pdoc today…I will see how it works..as I was conversing with one guy who has been on it for 3 years, at the same dose, with no problems… — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

James, at one point last summer I was on, not at the same time but at 2 different times both Zyprexa and Seroquel which are the newer anti-psychotics out on the market to try to help me sleep.  Nothing helps me sleep but I recall Zyprexa knocked me out.  I don’t remember about the Seroquel.  My dose of Zyprexa got as high as 30mgs then we worked our way down to 2.5 mgs and when I had that low of doseage I had trouble sleeping. My doseage on Seroquel on was 150mgs.  I think I slept well, we could have gone higher but we didn’t.  We just took me off it, we are thinking of putting me back on it actually.  But I would recommend those for sleep aids. Betsy Ach

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Funny – I’m just about to go see a doc for something stronger than Imovane, since it doesn’t work.  Neither does temazepam (Restoril) and I had a bad                                                           renton         I’ve not responded well to trazodone, as well.  I’m interested in hearing what " a bad trip" is.  I have trouble getting to sleep, and I’ve found that trazodone and ambien don’t put me to sleep, but they’ll keep me asleep for bizarre lengths of time. Also, what’s the generic name of Imovane?

Imovane is Zoplicone, and is not available in the U.S., only Canada, Europe and a few others. It, to my knowledge (which is very little…hehehe;-), is similar in it’s action as Ambien. As far as what is more effective..I couldn’t say. Imovane HAS been working fine for me…I can tell the difference BANG off between it and benzos…it has a nice slow natural feeling of sedation to it, and no hangover in the morning. I am not sure where you could get it from in the U.S. though. Have you ever tried an Ambien/Benzo(like klonipin) combo at bedtime?? James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – writes: Just out of curiousity, has anybody used a VERY small dose of the new anti-psychotics (ie. Risperdal, Zyprexa(sp?) to help induce sleep? Yes; take them about 2 hours before you want to start feeling foggy. I find they make me feel crappy the next day. Seroquel (a newer one which you didn’t mention) is the least offensive of the 3 for me. The other thing is, they didn’t keep working – I kept having to raise the dose. Risperdal also caused broken sleep with vivid, intense dreams for me. Dose varies, but say about 0.5-1mg of Risperdal, 2.5-5mg of Zyprexa, or 25-50mg of Seroquel to start with. -elizabeth

I had a problem with risperdal where more than 0.5 mg of risperdal right before bed would keep me awake for hours if I didn’t fall asleep right away. I’m dubious about using it as a sleep aid, but maybe it would work differently for other people. — The reply address is faked to avoid spam.  Please reply to me by posting if necessary. Support the anti-Spam amendment.  Join at http://www.cauce.org/

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Funny – I’m just about to go see a doc for something stronger than Imovane, since it doesn’t work.  Neither does temazepam (Restoril) and I had a bad                                                           renton Hi James – I take one tablet every night for exactly the reason you mention – my pdoc describes it as a mild hypnotic, to allow me to fall asleep. I will lie in bed for hours without it when I am depressed. I also take clonazapam to keep me asleep (2×5mg), but they don’t do much to help me get to sleep, I can take them during the day to chill out without getting drowsy. I find I need this from about November until April, which is my natural (?) cycle of sleep disruption from depression. I also take them from time to time during the rest of the year as needed. I have found them a little difficult to stop taking and have to stop slowly, cutting the dose over a couple weeks and being prepared to take longer to get to sleep at first. Hope this helps, take care.

Well, I WAS on Nitrazepam before..but found it did SQUAT..it was like taking a sugar pill. So, I am hoping a non0benzodiazepine like Imovane can help. If not….I may switch pdocs…and ask for a VERY small dose of Risperdal. James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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I don’t get the bitter taste from it, the rest sounds right. And I have found no need to increase dosage over time, one works as well today as it did three years ago. I do take breaks during spring and summer, and during holidays in the winter when I can afford to lose a little sleep at night. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve used Imovane often, and found it to be an excellent sleep aid.  In terms of sleep onset, you’ll feel a little fluffy 20 minutes or so after taking it (and you’ll get a bitter taste in your mouth) and when you go to bed, you’ll probably fall asleep instantly.  The bitter taste, unfortunately, will linger into the next day. The problem I’ve encountered with Imovane is that it just doesn’t work for me any more.  I think I might have developed a tolerance to it very quickly. The last time I got an Rx from Imovane, having taken a long break from it, I found myself taking 2, 3 even 4 pills with little if any effect.  It could be just me.  You mentioned using it on a long-term basis – I don’t think it’s indicated for that, unfortunately.  You should talk to your doc anyway. I *wish* Imovane would work for me like it used to, because it was fantastic.  I would hit the pillow and fall asleep right away.  As a matter of fact, I’m going to see a doc today to find something that works for me, because I’ve tried just about everything – temazepam (Restoril), trazodone (Desyrel), and popping 5 of my clonazepam with 4 or 5 OTC sleep aids (which I liken to a 14-year-old doing Nyquil shooters) – and nothing works any more.  I’m worried that my only hope now is barbiturates…. Give Imovane a try – it will work great for a while – but keep in mind that you might develop a rapid tolerance to it, and you’ll have to get used to a residual bitterness in your mouth.  Good luck. renton Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well.

Bear in mind that zopiclone (gn for Imovane) is generally thought of as a short-term solution, and its efficacy diminishes significantly after as little as a week of use for most people.  To build up that level of usefulness, patients are recommended to take "one week on, one off" as long-term continual use will really only work under that regimen. Another possibility is using Mogadon (gn nitrazepam) for the alternate weeks as that’s also, generally speaking, a useful sleeping aid.  I personally found it a lot more effective than zopiclone but, as usual, your milage will undoubtedly vary with these medications. Mogadon was interesting to me as I’m normally quite resistant to drug treatments but this stuff was the only sleeping drug I found that had any effect (lasted about 7 hours a night when I was suffering chronic insomnia) but, being of the benzodiazepine class, you need to be careful about how you discontinue treatment (ie don’t stop suddenly otherwise you’ll regret it!)  For the record, I took 20mg/night. Chris.

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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve used Imovane often, and found it to be an excellent sleep aid.  In terms of sleep onset, you’ll feel a little fluffy 20 minutes or so after taking it (and you’ll get a bitter taste in your mouth) and when you go to bed, you’ll probably fall asleep instantly.  The bitter taste, unfortunately, will linger into the next day. The problem I’ve encountered with Imovane is that it just doesn’t work for me any more.  I think I might have developed a tolerance to it very quickly. The last time I got an Rx from Imovane, having taken a long break from it, I found myself taking 2, 3 even 4 pills with little if any effect.  It could be just me.  You mentioned using it on a long-term basis – I don’t think it’s indicated for that, unfortunately.  You should talk to your doc anyway. I *wish* Imovane would work for me like it used to, because it was fantastic.  I would hit the pillow and fall asleep right away.  As a matter of fact, I’m going to see a doc today to find something that works for me, because I’ve tried just about everything – temazepam (Restoril), trazodone (Desyrel), and popping 5 of my clonazepam with 4 or 5 OTC sleep aids (which I liken to a 14-year-old doing Nyquil shooters) – and nothing works any more.  I’m worried that my only hope now is barbiturates…. Give Imovane a try – it will work great for a while – but keep in mind that you might develop a rapid tolerance to it, and you’ll have to get used to a residual bitterness in your mouth.  Good luck. renton

Just out of curiousity, has anybody used a VERY small dose of the new anti-psychotics (ie. Risperdal, Zyprexa(sp?) to help induce sleep?? A friend of mine has a VERY liberal pdoc, who pretty much dispenses anything (good..bad…I don’t know..)…but has found that taking 0.5mg’s of Risperdal before bed helps drift into sleep. Any comments??? Thanks, James M. p.s. just got my Imovane from my pdoc today…I will see how it works..as I was conversing with one guy who has been on it for 3 years, at the same dose, with no problems… — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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Hi James – I take one tablet every night for exactly the reason you mention – my pdoc describes it as a mild hypnotic, to allow me to fall asleep. I will lie in bed for hours without it when I am depressed. I also take clonazapam to keep me asleep (2×5mg), but they don’t do much to help me get to sleep, I can take them during the day to chill out without getting drowsy. I find I need this from about November until April, which is my natural (?) cycle of sleep disruption from depression. I also take them from time to time during the rest of the year as needed. I have found them a little difficult to stop taking and have to stop slowly, cutting the dose over a couple weeks and being prepared to take longer to get to sleep at first. Hope this helps, take care. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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I’ve used Imovane often, and found it to be an excellent sleep aid.  In terms of sleep onset, you’ll feel a little fluffy 20 minutes or so after taking it (and you’ll get a bitter taste in your mouth) and when you go to bed, you’ll probably fall asleep instantly.  The bitter taste, unfortunately, will linger into the next day.

Hi Renton, On the  bitter taste that is left in your mouth after you take your Imovane. May I suggest you eat a banana, I kid you not. When I was put on Paxil, my doctor told me it might leave a metallicy taste in my mouth, which it did. She told me to eat a banana, and I found it helped. My mom was put on bioxin a few months ago, and complained of a bitter taste in her mouth, and I told her about the banana, and she claimed it helped. Of course…….YMMV    Take Care!!! Jackie :-)

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Funny – I’m just about to go see a doc for something stronger than Imovane, since it doesn’t work.  Neither does temazepam (Restoril) and I had a bad                                                           renton – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi James – I take one tablet every night for exactly the reason you mention – my pdoc describes it as a mild hypnotic, to allow me to fall asleep. I will lie in bed for hours without it when I am depressed. I also take clonazapam to keep me asleep (2×5mg), but they don’t do much to help me get to sleep, I can take them during the day to chill out without getting drowsy. I find I need this from about November until April, which is my natural (?) cycle of sleep disruption from depression. I also take them from time to time during the rest of the year as needed. I have found them a little difficult to stop taking and have to stop slowly, cutting the dose over a couple weeks and being prepared to take longer to get to sleep at first. Hope this helps, take care. Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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I’ve used Imovane often, and found it to be an excellent sleep aid.  In terms of sleep onset, you’ll feel a little fluffy 20 minutes or so after taking it (and you’ll get a bitter taste in your mouth) and when you go to bed, you’ll probably fall asleep instantly.  The bitter taste, unfortunately, will linger into the next day. The problem I’ve encountered with Imovane is that it just doesn’t work for me any more.  I think I might have developed a tolerance to it very quickly. The last time I got an Rx from Imovane, having taken a long break from it, I found myself taking 2, 3 even 4 pills with little if any effect.  It could be just me.  You mentioned using it on a long-term basis – I don’t think it’s indicated for that, unfortunately.  You should talk to your doc anyway. I *wish* Imovane would work for me like it used to, because it was fantastic.  I would hit the pillow and fall asleep right away.  As a matter of fact, I’m going to see a doc today to find something that works for me, because I’ve tried just about everything – temazepam (Restoril), trazodone (Desyrel), and popping 5 of my clonazepam with 4 or 5 OTC sleep aids (which I liken to a 14-year-old doing Nyquil shooters) – and nothing works any more.  I’m worried that my only hope now is barbiturates…. Give Imovane a try – it will work great for a while – but keep in mind that you might develop a rapid tolerance to it, and you’ll have to get used to a residual bitterness in your mouth.  Good luck. renton – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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Hey folks: I am looking for individuals response to the sleeping drug Imovane. I live in Canada, and Ambien is not available here, but Imovane, which I believe has a close chemical structure, is. Now, I don’t have drug insurance, and Imovane is just over a dollar a pill, so I want to make sure I am getting my money’s worth. My main problem is sleep ONSET, not waking up or disturbances, or anything like that. I have full intentions of using it regularly, as I have a number of benzo sleeping meds over the years (no problems with addiction or abuse….they just never did anything for me.) Anybody who uses it REGULARY, please email me if possible..as I would appreciate any response. Depression is not my problem, as I take Effexor XR 75mg’s which has looked after that VERY well. Thanks, James M. — When man is born, he is tender and weak. At death, he is stiff and hard. All things, the grass as well as trees, are tender and supple while alive. When dead, they are withered and dried. Therefore the stiff and hard are companions of death. The tender and the weak are companions of life. – Lao-Tzu

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Sudafed

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  I have an employee at my business who takes the children’s dose of Sudafed on a regular basis for sinus problems. He claims that this helps, which it may, but, have any of you ever heard of problems when someone takes this medication on a regular basis like this? Nice guy, and I am curious if taking this stuff often is a good idea or not. A Doctor suggested it.

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My doctor (that was,I don’t patronise him anymore) put me on Sudafed for months to treat a persistant post nasal drip and serous otitis media.  Sudafed really messed me up.  It raised my blood pressure and my pulse rate, stopped me sleeping and caused problems with my prostate (I was getting up 5 or six times in the night to urinate).  When I would go back to see him he would say:  "Your blood pressure’s high – better keep an eye on it."  What was he supposed to be doing?  In the end I cured the PND with Dr Grossan’s nasal irrigator and the SOM with chewable papayazyme tablets dissolved buccally.  I have no medical knowledge whatsoever so I don’t know if I took Sudafed for too long a time or if my body doesn’t like it.  However, given my experience, were I your employee, I would seek another opinion. After giving up the Sudafed it took me over two months to get back to normal.  Incidentally, I recently took Guaifenesin for a week with, so far as I can tell, no side effects at all. Good Luck! N D Fay In article <7ag4lk$bd…@fnord.nationwide.net

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  kprin…@dfw.nationwide.net (Mark Shippey) wrote:

  I have an employee at my business who takes the children’s dose of Sudafed on a regular basis for sinus problems. He claims that this helps, which it may, but, have any of you ever heard of problems when someone takes this medication on a regular basis like this? Nice guy, and I am curious if taking this stuff often is a good idea or not. A Doctor suggested it.

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I use children’s Sudafed too.   It’s better to use Sudafed during the day and to discontinue it around 5-7 p.m. because it will interfere with sleep. When your sinuses are congested and you can’t breathe, Sudafed will open up the nasal passages and allow your sinuses to drain.  The pill form of Sudafed is fine for some people, but the mg. dosage is too high for me.  The children’s Sudafed allows me to tailor the dosage so that I get relief but don’t feel "wired".  On the children’s Sudafed bottle, it lists the adult dosage amount as 4 teaspoons.  If I took that much, I would be flying (heart palpitations, etc.).  So I take 1/2 – 1 tsp.–that’s it.  Your body CAN work up to taking more over time if needed, but I find this amount works fine for me.   I don’t know of any long term side effects of using Sudafed, but if your employee is using the standard adult dose of liquid Sudafed without feeling strange and losing sleep at night, I find that amazing. Sandi – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Mark Shippey wrote in message <7ag4lk$bd…@fnord.nationwide.net

…  I have an employee at my business who takes the children’s dose of Sudafed on a regular basis for sinus problems. He claims that this helps, which it may, but, have any of you ever heard of problems when someone takes this medication on a regular basis like this? Nice guy, and I am curious if taking this stuff often is a good idea or not. A Doctor suggested it.

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I have been on a prescription strength dose of what is the generic form of Sudafed taken daily for 20 years or so. The only problem I encountered was then it ended up making my sinus infections more frequent and worse.  It was not till I added Guaifenesin that the sinus infections got better (well, that and a couple of surgeries). Thing is, as an employer you have nothing to be concerned about with the sudafed.  It isn’t addictive and it doesn’t cause behavior changes.  The body becomes accustomed to it so that these days it does not even affect my sleep.  The most it does is raise my blood pressure some. Loki Sandi Allen <swalle…@mindspring.com

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the nasal passages and allow your sinuses to drain.  The pill form of Sudafed is fine for some people, but the mg. dosage is too high for me.

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children’s Sudafed allows me to tailor the dosage so that I get relief

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don’t feel "wired".  On the children’s Sudafed bottle, it lists the adult dosage amount as 4 teaspoons.  If I took that much, I would be flying

(heart

palpitations, etc.).  So I take 1/2 – 1 tsp.–that’s it.  Your body CAN

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up to taking more over time if needed, but I find this amount works fine

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me.   I don’t know of any long term side effects of using Sudafed, but if your employee is using the standard adult dose of liquid Sudafed without feeling strange and losing sleep at night, I find that amazing. Sandi Mark Shippey wrote in message <7ag4lk$bd…@fnord.nationwide.net…  I have an employee at my business who takes the children’s dose of Sudafed on a regular basis for sinus problems. He claims that this helps, which it may, but, have any of you ever heard of problems when someone takes this medication on a regular basis like this? Nice guy, and I am curious if taking this stuff often is a good idea or not. A Doctor suggested it.

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Rezulin

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If anybody is taking this stuff, or knows anyone who is, they might want to check with their doc. There have been these ads on TV saying how dangerous it is, and how it has caused MAJOR problems. Apparetly a lot of people are suing the company. At least that’s what it looks like. I live in Southern California, which is where the ads are being run. Don’t know, maybe they’re running other places too? I think the drug is for diabetics, but am not possitive. Just wanted to give a heads up in case anyone is using this medication. Check it out! Lynn

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If anybody is taking this stuff, or knows anyone who is, they might want to check with their doc. There have been these ads on TV saying how dangerous it is, and how it has caused MAJOR problems. Apparetly a lot of people are suing the company. At least that’s what it looks like. I live in Southern California, which is where the ads are being run. Don’t know, maybe they’re running other places too? I think the drug is for diabetics, but am not possitive. Just wanted to give a heads up in case anyone is using this medication. Check it out! Lynn

Yes, the drugs are for diebetics and I am on it. best one I have found to date Every month for the first year they check your liver enzimes to see if the drug is affecting the liver. This is a month a month check. On another spot I go in for my first injection this afternoon for a L4–L5 problem. Am presenty on Roxicet 5/325 every 4-6 hrs Have been on Decadron  4mg for the last few days Doxepin HCL 10 It might be new for me but I hate taking Pills and need to get back to work ASAP

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Perhaps your niece has polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition where Rezulin was once on of the drugs of choice. If she has this condition she needs to be under the care of an endocrinologist as well as a gyno. Not knowing what your niece’s baby’s problem is but assuming by the shunt that the baby had some kind of neural tube defect then it’s quite possible that the Rezulin destroyed folic acid in your niece’s body but… babies with neural tube defects are born to women who don’t take drugs.  It also takes only one cell in a baby’s body to be damaged during development to cause a major birth defect.  A lot of drugs can do this but even without drugs babies can be born with defects. A responsible doctor informs a patient of the need to take precautions to prevent pregnancy when taking a drug known to cause birth defects. If Rezulin was known to cause birth defects the doctor should have made it clear to your niece. I had trouble conceiving about 13 years ago and took a drug for endometriosis called Danazol. It can cause birth defects and I was warned strongly by the gyno. I have heard of dark urine with liver problems but not blood, but I am no expert.  Perhaps your niece may need someone like you to go to doctor visits with her as she may be having trouble understanding what the doctor’s are saying.

 Here’s the problems:  My niece is wondering if the rezulin could have – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – contributed to her baby’s death?                                       Second, my niece is passing blood now in her urine,  she had a scope procedure done on her bladder, and it is not that, now the DR. said it could be from her kidneys, or her liver. Rezulin has caused significant liver problems, but has anyone heard of this? (with blood in the urine from the liver)

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Frankly, I think her OB/G was a quack for putting her on Rezulin in an effort to get her pregnant.  "Sugar around her ovaries?"  What is that supposed to mean?  Unless she was actually a (Type 2) diabetic, she shouldn’t have been on Rezulin at all for any reason.  And if she was any kind of diabetic and having trouble getting pregnant (a very scary process), her OB/G should have immediately sent her to an Endo.  The Dr. had no business treating her for that… but once again…I’m not a Dr. or a bio-chemist, I just play one on ASD.

<smile I think there’s a little mis-translation from Doc to patient to etc. Polycystic Ovarian Disease (PCO) is caused by excess circulating insulin (which in turn is caused by insulin resistance).  Sort of a pre-diabetic condition, if you will.  The pancreas can "keep up" and blood sugar numbers are all normal, but the high insulin levels keep the ovaries from, well, ovulating.  Thus the cysts. For a while there, OB/G’s and Reproductive Endocrinologists were prescribing Rez (or Metformin and now Actos, etc) to lower insulin levels and allow natural ovulation to occur.  Gets to the root cause. IMHO, it beats the heck out of using the gonadotropins that can cause those high multiple births. They still use Met, but I don’t know about the other stuff. It’s an off-lable use, but it worked for many.  I hadn’t heard of any problems like she mentioned, just the liver problems that caused it to be pulled. Beth

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Get her to an Endo and have some blood tests run.  I haven’t heard any thing about bleeding.  I was on it very briefly and got myself off it about 9 months before it got pulled.  I read alot and got concerned. Anyway, check that website mentioned, too.  Resulting symptoms from Rezulin problems are pretty similar, I think. Frankly, I think her OB/G was a quack for putting her on Rezulin in an effort to get her pregnant.  "Sugar around her ovaries?"  What is that supposed to mean?  Unless she was actually a (Type 2) diabetic, she shouldn’t have been on Rezulin at all for any reason.  And if she was any kind of diabetic and having trouble getting pregnant (a very scary process), her OB/G should have immediately sent her to an Endo.  The Dr. had no business treating her for that… but once again…I’m not a Dr. or a bio-chemist, I just play one on ASD. DJ ADMG

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Does anyone have any thoughts on this I really need some info. Hi I have a question and I hope someone can respond quickly.  My niece was trying to get pregnant, she went to the ob and he told her she had sugar around her ovaries and this was causing part of her infertility.  Well, rezulin was still available at the time, and this was what she was put on. In the meantime she got preggers.  She Had a baby girl May of 2000, Lauren had a lot of trouble, and she died in October of 2000 after having a shunt placed in her brain. Here’s the problems:  My niece is wondering if the rezulin could have contributed to her baby’s death?                                       Second, my niece is passing blood now in her urine,  she had a scope procedure done on her bladder, and it is not that, now the DR. said it could be from her kidneys, or her liver. Rezulin has caused significant liver problems, but has anyone heard of this? (with blood in the urine from the liver) S. Lynn

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IMHO this would be the perfect place to get your questions answered http://www.rezulin-drug.com/ I was on Rezulin but don’t know if I have suffered any damage as I have not been checked and neither was I pregnant when on it. Wish I could help more Di — ~~~Love unconditionally and freely~~~ Only then will your heart learn what love is~~~ http://sweetblood.org/ http://www.diabeticnet.com/home.htm Return Email Disabled

: Does anyone have any thoughts on this I really need some info. : Hi : : I have a question and I hope someone can respond quickly.  My niece was : trying to get pregnant, she went to the ob and he told her she had sugar : around her ovaries and this was causing part of her infertility. Well, : rezulin was still available at the time, and this was what she was put on. : In the meantime she got preggers.  She Had a baby girl May of 2000, Lauren : had a lot of trouble, and she died in October of 2000 after having a shunt : placed in her brain. : : Here’s the problems:  My niece is wondering if the rezulin could have : contributed to her baby’s death? :                                       Second, my niece is passing blood : now : in her urine,  she had a scope procedure done on her bladder, and it is : not : that, now the DR. said it could be from her kidneys, or her liver. : Rezulin : has caused significant liver problems, but has anyone heard of this? (with : blood in the urine from the liver) : : S. Lynn : : : :

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Hi I have a question and I hope someone can respond quickly.  My niece was trying to get pregnant, she went to the ob and he told her she had sugar around her ovaries and this was causing part of her infertility.  Well, rezulin was still available at the time, and this was what she was put on. In the meantime she got preggers.  She Had a baby girl May of 2000, Lauren had a lot of trouble, and she died in October of 2000 after having a shunt placed in her brain. Here’s the problems:  My niece is wondering if the rezulin could have contributed to her baby’s death?                                       Second, my niece is passing blood now in her urine,  she had a scope procedure done on her bladder, and it is not that, now the DR. said it could be from her kidneys, or her liver.  Rezulin has caused significant liver problems, but has anyone heard of this? (with blood in the urine from the liver) S. Lynn

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Does anyone have any thoughts on this I really need some info.

– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hi I have a question and I hope someone can respond quickly.  My niece was trying to get pregnant, she went to the ob and he told her she had sugar around her ovaries and this was causing part of her infertility.  Well, rezulin was still available at the time, and this was what she was put on. In the meantime she got preggers.  She Had a baby girl May of 2000, Lauren had a lot of trouble, and she died in October of 2000 after having a shunt placed in her brain. Here’s the problems:  My niece is wondering if the rezulin could have contributed to her baby’s death?                                       Second, my niece is passing blood now in her urine,  she had a scope procedure done on her bladder, and it is not that, now the DR. said it could be from her kidneys, or her liver. Rezulin has caused significant liver problems, but has anyone heard of this? (with blood in the urine from the liver) S. Lynn

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Anyone know if you can buy Rezulin out side the country?  How? Do you need a prescription?  I am allergic to all the replacements and BC is getting very high.

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Outside which country? What is the generic name? Loes – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Anyone know if you can buy Rezulin out side the country?  How? Do you need a prescription?  I am allergic to all the replacements and BC is getting very high.

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Judi … Outside which country? What is the generic name?

Troglitazone.  The poster is reacting to the fact that (in the USA), the FDA recently *withdrew* its approval of Rezulin. Ted – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Loes Anyone know if you can buy Rezulin out side the country?  How? Do you need a prescription?  I am allergic to all the replacements and BC is getting very high.

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Troglitazone.  The poster is reacting to the fact that (in the USA), the FDA recently *withdrew* its approval of Rezulin.

Not available in The Netherlands. Loes

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Rezulin has been a God-send for me and my morning numbers. My endo always checks my liver and kidney functions every 3 mos. So far, no problems. The 61 people who died were probably sick with many things and would have not lived anyway. SS – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Troglitazone.  The poster is reacting to the fact that (in the USA), the FDA recently *withdrew* its approval of Rezulin. Not available in The Netherlands. Loes

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Wow! You must’ve been talking to my hubby! I’m a T2 Married to a T1 & we were both on REZULIN with hubby being on insulin too. We get to go on ACTOS today. REZULIN did good fr our sug levels & I sure hope ACTOS works as well. I think it was probably a YMMV thing the REZULIN but still it was scary knowing all those folks died from something I was taking.  Peace! – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Rezulin has been a God-send for me and my morning numbers. My endo always checks my liver and kidney functions every 3 mos. So far, no problems. The 61 people who died were probably sick with many things and would have not lived anyway. SS Troglitazone.  The poster is reacting to the fact that (in the USA), the FDA recently *withdrew* its approval of Rezulin. Not available in The Netherlands. Loes

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Wow! You must’ve been talking to my hubby! I’m a T2 Married to a T1 & we were both on REZULIN with hubby being on insulin too. We get to go on ACTOS today. REZULIN did good fr our sug levels & I sure hope ACTOS works as well. I think it was probably a YMMV thing the REZULIN but still it was scary knowing all those folks died from something I was taking.  Peace!

Talk to Herm Rubin about rezulin. He’ll let you know it’s no problem to take it so long as you KNOW it’s a killer! Beav

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Charlie,     Just got back from the MD (in San Diego) and he was very upbeat about Rezulin.  It’s good that they’ve checking your liver functions every 8 weeks, a very conservative approach.  From what I understand, as long as you are monitored, the chance of missing a bad turn of events for your liver is low.  So, from what I can glean, you should be okay with Rezulin.  Good luck.  -Chief-

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I am a type 2 diabetic, taking on a daily basis, Glynase, Glucophage and Rezulin.  With this medication my BG is under control; fasting numbers between 110 and 179, depending how bad (diet) I was the night before.  I have read some very negative things about Rezulin.  My blood and liver functions are tested every 8 weeks by the lab and they are normal.  My doctor sees no reason for alarm with rezulin, however I would like to hear from anyone who has had both good and bad experiences with the drug and what would be a better choice.   Thanks Charlie

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article about TS in horses

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Treatment recommended by Dr. Dodman includes herbals (SJW, kava kava, melatonin, etc.) and clomipramine.

YIKES !  If anyone knows this Dr. Dodman, I hope they’ll let him know about the connection between Kava and Parkinson’s.  Kava has been reported to increase "muscle twitches" in persons with Parkinson’s, and several posters here have experienced increased tics with Kava.   BB2

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Uhhhhh help I think!!!! ‘Fraid I don’t know much about meds – only Clonidine which my daughter is on – but she was put on Clomipramine 3 days ago and it appears to be working really well – except for the fact she can’t stay awake – (this is pure heaven she is usually still awake at 1.00 am in the morning) – maybe this is why I’m not getting any problems from her LOL.  I just read your post BB and looked at the word  HORSES and thought no wonder she can’t wake up if they give Clomipramine to them – Seriously though – can anyone tell me how they have found this med. and what other side effects there are – and what is the long term use like – will the sleepiness wear off after a while. Thanks in advance – I’ll let you know if she starts snorting and eating hay LOL. Jane BlessedBy2 wrote in message

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Treatment recommended by Dr. Dodman includes herbals (SJW, kava kava, melatonin, etc.) and clomipramine. YIKES !  If anyone knows this Dr. Dodman, I hope they’ll let him know about

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connection between Kava and Parkinson’s

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What is the generic name for clomipramine? – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -Jane Pall wrote in message <788hnu$71…@news8.svr.pol.co.uk

… Uhhhhh help I think!!!! ‘Fraid I don’t know much about meds – only Clonidine which my daughter is on – but she was put on Clomipramine 3 days ago and it appears to be

working

really well – except for the fact she can’t stay awake – (this is pure heaven she is usually still awake at 1.00 am in the morning) – maybe this

is

why I’m not getting any problems from her LOL.  I just read your post BB

and

looked at the word  HORSES and thought no wonder she can’t wake up if they give Clomipramine to them – Seriously though – can anyone tell me how they have found this med. and what other side effects there are – and what is

the

long term use like – will the sleepiness wear off after a while. Thanks in advance – I’ll let you know if she starts snorting and eating hay LOL. Jane BlessedBy2 wrote in message <19990121141929.23374.00001…@ng-cg1.aol.com… Treatment recommended by Dr. Dodman includes herbals (SJW, kava kava, melatonin, etc.) and clomipramine. YIKES !  If anyone knows this Dr. Dodman, I hope they’ll let him know

about

the connection between Kava and Parkinson’s

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For those of you interested in horses, there is a discussion about equine Tourette’s like syndrome in the magazine "Practical Horseman", February issue p.24.  It’s written by Dr. Nicholas Dodman and describes the symptoms and treatment.  Much of what he describes is similar to TS in humans (e.g., more likelt to be males than female, symptoms are seasonal and intermittent, symptoms disappear when the horse is involved in absorbing activities that require like racing or competing in horse shows). Treatment recommended by Dr. Dodman includes herbals (SJW, kava kava, melatonin, etc.) and clomipramine.

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Brand Name vs Generic

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Good one!  We all need to lighten up don’t we.

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OH I should have seen that coming.  ROTFLMAO. d – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – We have had lots of discussion this ng about the relative merits of brand name drugs vs their generic equivalents.  I have been researching Viagra and here’s what I found: All drugs have a "brand" name and a "generic" name. Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen, Advil is the brand name for ibuprofen, and so on. So, what is the generic name for Viagra? Mycoxafailin. Gordon Held

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We have had lots of discussion this ng about the relative merits of brand name drugs vs their generic equivalents.  I have been researching Viagra and here’s what I found: All drugs have a "brand" name and a "generic" name. Tylenol is the brand name for acetaminophen, Advil is the brand name for ibuprofen, and so on. So, what is the generic name for Viagra? Mycoxafailin. Gordon Held

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Relief from prozac-induced insomnia??

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I have been experiencing an almost manic state where I am not sleeping for more than a few hours a night.

Pamelor turns off headache

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Ok, so now I have seen everything. This capsule (10mg) is one of the smallest pills I have ever seen. I take one yesterday evening, I dream wierd erotic dreams all night(nice side effect), then wake up with no headache for the first time in three months. HUH? Did I miss something here? Hooray for at least one day without the damn headache!! Although there seems to be a kind of spacy feel to it so far. So we’ll see what the long term benefits etc. are in a few weeks. I have to give my doc credit for trying something that works. jim Mas rapido!

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Jim, what is the generic name of Pamelor?,,I’m wondering if it’s on the list of meds I’ve tried that didn’t help me,,or if it’s one to check with my Dr about. Bear PS,,I’m sure glad something finally is working for you!

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Hey Guys, I used to take Pamelor a few years ago- it is a good drug. Technically it’s an antidepressant, but like most of those types of drugs, it can be used to alleviate chronic pain also. Glad you’re both doing better!!! Femme

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It’s Nortriptyline Hydrochloride (or Nortriptyline HCL), I believe.