[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-28 Thread kellyelise
Hi Daniel: I was put on an antidepressant about the same time I started the Gleevec. I was told that the only antidepressant I could take was Wellbutrin. The SSRI's are not a safe choice. Also, Wellbutrin does not cause sexual side effects common with SSRI's. Good luck! Kelly

[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-25 Thread Ricardo Gadelha
Daniel, In my opinion the best option is not take any antidepressant. But if you need to, it seems that only wellbutrin has no interaction with gleevec. You should talk to your doc. Good luck, Ricardo On 1/23/09, daniel danieleadk...@gmail.com wrote: hi all, anyone with experience taking

[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-24 Thread Susan Armour
should not be taken with Gleevec.  I have had no problem Good Luck. --- On Sat, 1/24/09, judy jam_92...@yahoo.com wrote: From: judy jam_92...@yahoo.com Subject: [CMLHope] Re: antidepressants To: CMLHope@googlegroups.com Cc: jam_92...@yahoo.com Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009, 1:27 AM Hello

[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-24 Thread maggy...@bellsouth.net
My antidepressant is Effexor, not for depression, but to assist with the side effects of menopause. My hematologist said no Tylenol due to its ability to interfere with the Gleevac's job. He prescribed Salsilate for headaches, minor aches pains. -- Original message from

[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-23 Thread ICANDOALLTTC
Hi Daniel, I've never taken any antidepressants, but I think we all get depressed at time with what we are coping with. Before you take them, consider doing some natural things to help. Go out and get some sun daily; close your eyes and let the sun bath them. Feel the sun lifting your

[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-23 Thread Tanya Metaksa
My husband has been taking Cymbalta and Gleevec for 2 years and then Cymbalta and Sprycell for another 2+ years. No problems Tanya On Jan 23, 2009, at 11:22 AM, daniel wrote: hi all, anyone with experience taking gleevec and antidepressants? if so, did your dr mention any

[CMLHope] Re: antidepressants

2009-01-23 Thread judy
Hello Daniel.  I have been taking paxil for a long time.  I do recomend you stay away from prozac.  tried that and got the jitters and shakes.  JUDY  dx97 --- On Fri, 1/23/09, daniel danieleadk...@gmail.com wrote: From: daniel danieleadk...@gmail.com Subject: [CMLHope] antidepressants To: