Posted by kingcolon on September 5, 2006, at 9:37:24
In reply to Re: Mirapex off label, posted by willyee on August 26, 2006, at 23:37:37
> > Mirapex does have antidepressant properties. It is a dopamine receptor agonist used for parkinson's.
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> > I think some people notice fatigue over time with its use, not exactly sure why. It is not a direct sedative.
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> > It is supposedly good for anhedonia.
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> > http://biopsychiatry.com/pramipex.htm
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> > Linkadge
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> Thanks i always hit that site for info,that was one of the more promising views,where as i seen some opposing mentions on how the drug is sedating,guess the brain can be pretty tricky,i just have a gut feeling/obessession that if im to find any true relief,its going to be through the use of an added unconventional drug.
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> Why i feel so strongly about this might be the success ive had with unconventional methods over standerd drugs,maybe im even just stubborn who knows,thx,im gonna do some more digging but i think this is gonna go on a possable list since i had success adding caffiene to parnate at first.I've been using Requip (ropinirole) for months now; it works the same as Mirapex, and is approved also for restless leg syndrome. Perhaps mild sedation, but certainly not clearly; does improve anhedonia at doses of 1.5 mg daily up to 3.0 mg daily in two studies--check Pub Med. Have to increase very slowly though. Mainly has been tested to augment other antidepressants and reduce refractoriness and anhedonia/apathy. Sudden sleep attacks can occur with both Mirapex and Requip, but are rare at lower doses and non-Parkinsonian patients.
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