Posted by linkadge on November 26, 2004, at 22:23:41
In reply to Re: Why arnt there more AD that work on dopamine? » mmcconathy, posted by Larry Hoover on November 26, 2004, at 22:09:45
I think for most people, a pure dopaminergic is not that effective an antidepressant.
For instance, many people complain that wellbutrin causes anxiety and anger.
Infact a common side effect of the stimulants (mainly affecting dopamine) is depression.
I have no doubt that certain depressions only respond to dopaminergics but..
Actually there are more dopaminergics than you mentioned.
There is selegeline, nardil, parnate, certain TCA's, Remeron boosts DA in the frontal cortex,
mirapex, bromocriptine, zoloft (has more DA effect than wellbutrin). They are there, you've just got to find a doctor willing to prescribe them:)
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