Posted by SLS on December 16, 2004, at 9:21:47
In reply to Metyrapone May Be Effective as Additive Treatment, posted by Iansf on December 15, 2004, at 18:46:22
Hi.
Thanks for the heads-up.
I read one study that claimed ketoconazole, another cortisol synthesis inhibitor, was more effective than metyrapone. I don't know how easy it would be to acquire metyrapone, as it is only used as a test to assess adrenal function. On the other hand, ketoconazole has been used for years as an anti-fungal, and is easily available. I don't know why I haven't tried it yet. I should have. I am currently looking at mifepristone (RU-486), a cortisol receptor antagonist, as a treatment for bipolar depression.
- Scott
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