Posted by Jumpy on January 10, 2003, at 5:55:16
In reply to Re: considering ECT, posted by Pfinstegg on January 10, 2003, at 1:16:03
So let me get this straight. I essentially said to consider ECT if you had failed multiply medication regimens and combos. So do you feel that a person should consider ECT after failing one maybe two medication trials? Where I received ECT, there were people who had fail wellbutrin and that is it and were there for ECT. I think that is premature. And Sackeim's study has shown that up to 80% of patients relapse within 6 months after ECT. So for most, ECT is just temporary.
I personally would try more than one drug before going to ECT. But I am sure many would disagree with me and that this is just my humble opinion. Take Care.
Jumpy
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