Agomelatine

[swilow]

Hi all. Was wondering if anyone has used this substance: agomelatine. Its a melatonin agonist and serotonin antagonist. My doctor gave me a sample of them today to assist with the insomnia and sleep disturbances I have which have reared their disturbing heads again. He also gave me temazepam but I don't especially want to take that due to past benzo addiciton. I also read that agomelatine is an effective antidepressant and possible aniolytic which would be great as I have been very depressed/borderline-suicidal of late as well as being uneasy and anxious and mildly dissociated, so I'd love for this to help both sleep and mood.

Anyone have any experience with this chemical? I'm taken temazepam tonihgt as I have not slept well in about 2 weeks but will begin tomorrow night with agomelatine and see how it goes. Fingers crossed, I don't know what else to do to be honest.

Any info appreciated.

edit: pls move to whatever forum is approriate is this isn't it.

 

[swilow]

Well, I have been taking this stuff for the last 4 nights. Definitely seems to be helping me sleep easier, though I have been having some intense nightmares, more than usual. It certainly feels mildly anxiolytic but it could be placebo. I believe this chemical requires ongoing use, ala SSRI's for peak effects to be felt. So far, no serotonergic side effects which is excellent; I dsilike the feeling one gets from things like SSRI's, DXM, tramadol, MXE, MDMA...

I am concerned as this is an expensive medication and I have no desire to become dependant on something, but from what I read, agomelatine doesn't cause the same discontinuation syndrome as SSRI's. My doctor has told me that it can be taken for 1-2 months to correct circadian rhythm and then stopped.