Posted by Jason911 on February 9, 2002, at 14:00:06
In reply to Re: Don't Jump the Gun this Early » Jason911, posted by spike4848 on February 9, 2002, at 13:17:54
> First, SSRI sexual dysfunction is totally reversible after the med is stopped.
That is good news to me.>****Second, please don't get caught up in the serotonin-dopamine-norepinephrine game ... scientists don't know crap about the brain and even less about how these drugs work.
I wouldn't go that far... but I definately know where you're coming from. Doctors still don't entirely know how Wellbutrin works in our bodies. But have you read my orginal post on deprenyl/dopamine/NE/serotonin? I think the discoverer of the deprenyl (Joesph Knoll)'s word can be at least CONSIDERED, ya know?>****Third, deprenyl usually requires doses in the range of 30 to 40 mg to relieve depression, at non selective maoi range .... so you will need the diet/drug restrictions.
Like I said, did you read my orginal post (all the way through!) I do know of the 30, 40, and even 60mg was effective, AND the dietary restrictions. My doctor brought this very point up and that dosages like that were not wise at my stage of treatment! But it's the phenylalanine (and vitamin's B6, C, and E wouldn't hurt.. maybe even 5-HTP) and NAC for precautional measures. Read my post again if you haven't read clearly. MAO-B inhibition won't do it alone. It's the combination that's the key! Only started in the 1990s... remember? I believe strongly in this. And even read some of the posts regarding these people's participation in the Selegiline Transdermal Patch study done not too long ago. Looks promising. So it's fairly unknown right now for use in depression.
>*** > Lastly, I admire your assertiveness .... never let that go. Always be proactive and keep educated.
Thank you very much. And you don't know how happy I am to have you and others chipping in on helping me get better. I am forever in your debt. And whatever I learn from my experiences and possible cure down the road I'll be sure and return these favors. God bless, Spike.
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> > P.S. I probably would try desipramine next ... but hey you never know what is going to work for each individual.
I'll look into that. I've heard it mentioned here and there but don't know much about it. First of all, I hope it's available in the US because I don't want to pay high prices beacuse of insurance this an that... you know. Some people are recommending me medicines that are only available outside of the US... oh, well. At least they are trying to help. Tell me anything else that comes to your mind! -Jason911
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