Posted by Bob on June 19, 2007, at 17:34:02
In reply to scopolamine trial for depression, posted by linkadge on June 19, 2007, at 17:17:31
I can give you an anecdotal account from a cruise I went on a few months ago.
First, understand that I am royally screwed up, and have tried all kinds of meds, in addition to an excruciating string of ECT treatments, so I'm no average patient. Anyway, I put the patch on about a day after being on the ship, and noticed that it eventually started causing insomnia, and general anticholinergic type effects, such as increased difficulty in urinating, and constipation. It didn't make me any happier, so to speak, but gave me a nervous energy.
The real kicker was coming off - I removed the patch and immediately experienced a nasty psychological rebound. It increased my depression and suicidality. Not fun and wouldn't do it again. In fact, I won't go on another cruise because of it.
Again, keep in mind I am a severe, treatment-resistant case, and have had unfortunate and paradoxical effects from many of the meds I've tried. It seems that I'm so far gone now, I can hardly tolerate anything any longer.
Bob
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