Posted by Jet on January 24, 2002, at 9:17:15
In reply to Combos, augments, and other MSes » Jet, posted by TSA West on January 24, 2002, at 1:42:08
> Dearest Jet,
>
> Here are some medications to consider for a veteran treatment-resistant antidepressant-taker such as yourself:
> Thanks for taking the time to help me out here.> Atypical Neuroleptics: Risperdal, Zyprexa, Ziprasidone (a dual reuptake inhibitor of 5HT and NE like Effexor)
> I have thought of Zyprexa after reading the board. I am leary of the side-effects tho.
> Others of the anticonvulsants: Lamotrigine (most antidepressant qualities), Zonisamide, Leviracetam
> Being that I'm already on an AC, I don't think I would be able to take another one.
> Buspirone - an effective antidepressant and anxiolytic at high doses (60-90mg).
> Not familiar with this one.
> Dopamine Agonists - Pramipexole has two studies on it for unipolar and bipolar depression.
> This is most likely what I would need. I responded the best to Wellbutrin, not at all to the other AD's.
> "Power Combinations" - Remeron+Effexor; Wellbutrin+Remeron, Remeron + Prozac.
> My pdoc thinks that as long as I can handle the "lows" that all is well. Unless I go in there and DEMAND that he adds this or that, nothing will change. That is why I want to change pdocs. I am so tired of living in a fog 2 weeks out of the month! Now that I have woke up with the Topamax, I want to be awake the rest of the month too.
> Augmentation of anything you have tried before with Lithium, Pindolol, or Buspirone.
>
> Provigil (modafinil) - a stimulant that is possibly effective.
>
> Irreversable MAOIs - Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine. Extremely Effective.
>
> MAOI-B - Selegiline, an antidepressant almost comparable to Phenelzine at 60 mg.
>
> I hope that gives you hope!
> Yes, I now have hope just from reading this board and knowing that you are all out there! I also really appreciate you all putting yourselves out there and your knowledge. Bless you. Jet.
> =========TSA West____________________
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