Posted by SLS on July 31, 2004, at 10:53:00
In reply to Re: very promising, posted by linkadge on July 31, 2004, at 9:01:20
> Not exactly sure. Just somewhere on a seach engine. They noticed that when they gave mice adenalectomies they had enhanced neurogenesis over regular mice during times of stress.
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> If neurogenesis is the end target of antidepressants, than a normalized adrenal system could theoretically enhance an antidepressant's neurotrophic effects.
My doctor and I are thinking seriously about trying mifepristone. I haven't even asked my pharmacist how to go about getting it yet, though. I doubt my insurance would cover it, although I could present them with literature to support its use in an attempt to appeal their initial refusal. Even though one is to undergo a course of treatment lasting for only 7 days, it would probably be expensive at 600mg per day. I suspect that I would need some sort of periodic maintenance treatment anyway, seeing as how averse my brain is to mental health. If I go this route, I'll definitely keep you posted.
- Scott
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