Posted by andrewb on August 20, 1999, at 10:32:53
In reply to Re: mirapex as treatment for depression, posted by Bruce on August 20, 1999, at 8:59:56
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> Well, I am all for Mirapex. Trouble is, none of those overseas mail-order pharmacies seem to stock it, and docs here in the US (generally) won't prescribe it because it is off the beaten path. If anyone knows of an overseas mailorder pharmacy that stocks this, please post here!
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> Amisulpride sounds interesting. The only thing that scares me is that it is an antipsychotic (i.e. dopamine antagonist) at 'higher doses' and an agonist at 'lower doses' from whatI have read.....I definitely want to be on the agonist (enhancing transmission) side of things.
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> Please keep posting your experiences on amisulpride, Andrew!
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> Thanks,
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> BruceThe dosage for amisulpride for depression is 50 mg. (or possibly 100mg.). The dosage for schizophrenia is 400mgs. and above. It is not a razor's edge as far as which of the drugs properties you are going to experience.
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