Comments on: What is Kenalog?

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:10 +0000

In article <2uvuvr$...@search01.news.aol.com>,

JoeGraedon wrote:
>There was a brief note in one of my newsletters that the
>flu/anti-Parkinson's drug amantadine might be able to reverse the
>sexual side effects of SSRIs. This data looked pretty thin to me, but
>it might be worth discussing with a physician.

Ivan Goldberg, moderator of the Psychopharmacology mailing list,
mentioned the use of amantadine for SSRI-induced anorgasmia
on the list just this past week. I hadn't heard of this use
before this. (A MEDLINE search yields a single letter to the
editor on this application of amantadine.)

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By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:09 +0000

The antihistamine you are thinking of is Periactin (cyproheptadine). Over
the years, many therapeutic claims have been made for Periactin,
including (as I remember from the 80's) stimulation of the appetite in
children who were not growing at a normal rate. Of the claims that I've
seen in the past, none of them were well-substantiated by data from
randomized controlled trials. I wold not be at all surprised if the same
is true for the current claims for Periactin as therapy for the loss of
libido in males on SSRIs.

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By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:08 +0000

In article <2uvds7$…@nyx10.cs.du.edu>, anon1…@nyx10.cs.du.edu (Name withheld by request) writes:
> Some time ago I seem to recall someone posting a name of a medicine
> that countered the side effect of Paxil that (mostly in males)
> impeded/prevented orgasm. Anyone recall the US name of this stuff?

The drug is a common antihistimine – it actually prevent the SSI properties of
Paxil or andy of the SSI’s I don’t recall the name. Send me som e-mail and
I’ll look it up

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:08 +0000

In article <2uvds7$...@nyx10.cs.du.edu>,
Name withheld by request wrote:

>Some time ago I seem to recall someone posting a name of a medicine
>that countered the side effect of Paxil that (mostly in males)
>impeded/prevented orgasm. Anyone recall the US name of this stuff?

Cyproheptadine (Periactin), an antihistamine with serotonin-blocking
actions, has sometimes been said to be useful in treating SSRI-
related anorgasmia. Yohimbine has also been tried with some anedotal
reports of success. More recently, I've heard of the use of buspirone
to counteract this effect. I don't think there have been any controlled
trials of any of these; they're mainly clinical impressions circulated
among the psychopharmacology community.

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Steve Dyer
d...@ursa-major.spdcc.com

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:09:07 +0000

In article <2uvds7$…@nyx10.cs.du.edu>, anon1…@nyx10.cs.du.edu
(Name withheld by request) writes:

There was a brief note in one of my newsletters that the
flu/anti-Parkinson’s drug amantadine might be able to reverse the
sexual side effects of SSRIs. This data looked pretty thin to me, but
it might be worth discussing with a physician.

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:08:40 +0000

I had Kenalog injections recently, as I have mentioned, but I
found it interesting that it may have caused a bit of cycling problems
for me (diagnosed as manic-depressive or schizoid-affective, not
absolutely sure). I had to up my lithium carbonate and still
suffered some. I was told by my psychiatrist that the Kenalog
may have been the source of difficulty. Interestingly, the move
(movie, excuse me), CALL ME ANNA has Patty Duke being diagnosed
as manic depressive opartly on the basis of her reaction to cortisone.

My "nasal expert" Dr., injected me due to my severe allergies of
dust, pollen, and cats, to prevent recurrence of my polyps (fully
grew in within less than 2 years). I am thankful he is doing all
he can, but wish he knew about the kenalog.

Vince Summers (by the way, a chemist)

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:08:39 +0000

In article <2v349v$...@crl2.crl.com>, Brian Wong wrote:
>Does any have any idea what Kenalog is?
>I've heard of it being used as injections for acne
>but I have no idea what it is. Could it be
>a Hydrocortizone?

Kenalog is a tradename for triamcinolone acetonide, which you guessed
correctly is a synthetic corticosteroid related to the natural steroid
hydrocortisone. It comes in a variety of dosage forms and preparations
(oral, creams, injections) depending on the application. One form is
occasionally injected into lesions to suppress inflammation.

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Steve Dyer
d...@ursa-major.spdcc.com

By: admin

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:08:38 +0000

In article <2v349v$...@crl2.crl.com> lo...@crl.com (Brian Wong) writes:

>Does any have any idea what Kenalog is?
>I've heard of it being used as injections for acne
>but I have no idea what it is. Could it be
>a Hydrocortizone?

>Thanks,
>Brian
>lo...@crl.com

Kenalog is a glucocorticoid available topcially, orally, and by
injection. It is a cortisone drug. Topcially it is used for
rash and inflamation. Orally it is used in such conditions
as arthritis, asthma, or other inflamatory condition. Because
of its potency and side effects; it is usually reserved for
severe conditions. In my opinion, it would probably should
not be used for acne because the side effects are greater than
the benefits in this particular condition. Also, there are
other alternatives with less side effects for this condition.
ie Tetracycline, topical erythromycins, clindamycins; retin A;
minocin; benoxyl peroxides (both prescription and over the counter);
and cleansing soaps and etc.