Posted by SLS on January 8, 2008, at 5:54:35
In reply to T3 + Remeron, posted by tensor on January 8, 2008, at 5:32:45
> I have done some research about T3 as an augmentor to TCA and SSRI but I never see the combination of mirtazapine + T3 alone, is there anything, any study that contraindicates this treatment strategy?
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> /MattiasI don't know, but your idea has merit as being possibly effective. T3 produces an increase in the sensitivity of postsynaptic NE receptors. Remeron produces an increase in the release of NE. Maybe they are to be synergistic.
Personally, T3 wrecked me. It exacerbated my depression severely. I found T4 much more helpful. Perhaps this is a bipolar thing.
- Scott
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