Posted by Racer on July 23, 2007, at 12:02:00
In reply to Re: SSRI brain damage, posted by linkadge on July 23, 2007, at 9:43:50
> The only antidepressants with a clear cut, and repleatedly demonstrated ability to *protect* against certain ravages of mood disorders are lithium, tianeptine, certain TCA's, and possably other anticonvulsants.
Can you offer any links to articles about tianepine's neuroprotective properties? I've talked to my pdoc about it, and it's on my list of "sure sounds like it might be worth a try" medications, so if you've got something I can take in...
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> Some other considerations are the following: SSRI's can decrease melatonin levels. Melatonin has strong neuroprotective capacity, and lowering its levels may have negative consequences on neuronal health.
>Do you think taking a melatonin supplement could help with this? Or would it just not be absorbed properly?
Thanks!
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