Posted by SLS on October 29, 2005, at 2:26:32
In reply to SLS - how's the trial?, posted by emme on October 28, 2005, at 20:08:20
Hi Emme.
> I've lost track.
Me too.
:-)
> Your trial of dexamethasone is done, right?Correct.
> What are your impressions?
I feel nothing positive.
I am still hoping that there is some latency of effect that will kick in at some point post-discontinuation. It has been three days. I did experience a heck of an energy drain 36 hours after my last dose.
Given my high cortisol levels, bipolar diathesis, and failure to respond to dexamethasone, the question becomes, how would someone with low cortisol and an atypical unipolar diathesis respond to it?
> How are you doing?
Crappy, but not terrible.
Do you think the memantine is still helping you? When was the last time you attempted to increase the dosage to verify that it still had some therapeutic "punch" left in it? I know you are taking a low dosage because of issues involving intolerance to side effects. However, I am curious if you still feel more of an antidepressant effect at the higher dosages, despite your intolerance.
It looks like mifepristone will be my next stop. I won't be able to start it until after Thanksgiving, but I guess I can wait.
- Scott
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