Posted by SLS on October 22, 2006, at 9:44:25
In reply to Re: neuroleptics+depression » SLS, posted by linkadge on October 22, 2006, at 9:11:56
> > I can't agree with you here, especially when >these drugs demonstrate an ability to produce a >manic switch in people with bipolar disorder.
> They can also produce a manic switch upon withdrawl, which could be seen as evidence for their stabilizing effects.This is a phenomenon known to occur with TCAs and MAOIs, but not so much with SSRIs. I don't think this gives evidence to any mood stabilizing properties of these drugs either.
> I would just argue that the majority of people who take SSRI's long term experience more of a leveling effect than a antideprssant effect.
I wouldn't know about the majority...
Apathy and amotivation should probably be considered side effects of SSRIs and not a therapeutic effect. They occur in addition to an antidepressant effect rather than in place of.
- Scott
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