Posted by Scooter on August 17, 2001, at 9:17:29
In reply to Re: Selegiline for depression?, posted by Annie on July 3, 1999, at 8:45:01
> David, in the double blind study, I also had little relief. I then went into the study using a 30mg selegiline patch. The hype says relief in a week or so. After a month I still felt no improvement but stuck it out. Between week 5 and 6 I started to notice more energy. I am now on week 9. My cognitive abilities are now improving and my ability to handle stress. My mood and abilty to enjoy life do not seem improved, but the suicidal thoughts are gone. I have tried most ADs and combos in the last 6 years with little lasting improvement. I feel a little stronger all the time and am cautiously hopeful.
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> > I'm a subject in a double blind study on this very thing. I've been wearing the patch for 3 weeks now, and have noticed little change. Either the med. is ineffective with me, or I've been taking the placebo.
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> > > The transdermal Selegiline patch being tested now for depression does not require the MAOI diet. Just don't eat the patch!
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> > > > Yes, selegiline was helpful to me, but at doses of 50 mg. divided or 24 hours, which is ten times the dose typically given to parkinson's patients. There are some side effects and an MAOI diet must be adhered to at any dose above 20 mg./day. It is the only AD I am willing to revisit if needed.
> > > > It was helpful in pulling me out of a severe bipolar depression.
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> > > > Best,
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> > > > ChrisHi, I was very interested to find this thread, I have had severe depressed BiPolar Disorder my entire adult life (I am 30). I recently started taking DL-Phenalynine plus Cyprenil (liquid Selegiline yum!) a few drops a day,a very low dose, and within a week, I already notice improvement. Racey, yes alittle, but that is what I want as fatigue is a major enemy of mine in my depression. Social stuff still sucks but it is really early to tell. I have lots of hope plus dose increases available! Nearly every mood stabilizer/AD has failed on me in the past due to horrendous side effects, Selegiline seems pretty clean and enjoyable so far.
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