Posted by Phoenix1 on June 17, 2008, at 19:54:21
In reply to finding agolmelatine, posted by kengwen on June 16, 2008, at 22:30:36
I can understand your worry. It's very frightening to have the only thing that has worked for you taken away. I am in this position right now too.
You mention SSRI's haven't worked for you. I'm in the same boat. But have you had any fair trials of TCA's or MAOI's? These might be things to consider as they are often effective for people who don't respond to SSRI"s. Maybe if you tell us which meds you have tried, we could make some suggestions about what to do next.
Unfortunately, I doubt you will be able to find agomelatine anywhere. It's still a research agent only, and to my knowledge, it has not been approved in any country.
Beware of any retailer claiming to have agomelatine available, as it will likely be fraudulent.
IMO, your best bet would be to see if you can get a letter from your pdoc asking to continue to supply agomelatine to you on a compassionate basis. I have heard of this VERY RARELY happening before.
Good luck. I too am very excited about the prospects of agomelatine, and it's intresting to hear that you had such a positive response to it.
Can you tell us anything else about your experience? Effects, side effects, etc.) I'm sure others here would be very interested!
Phoenix
> HELP!! In 3 weeks my year will be over for my participation in a study group for Agomelatine. This has been the best medication to actually treat my severe depressive disorder. One year ago I was truly ready to give up. I had had enough. I participated under duress in one last clinical trial and l must say it saved my life. Agomelatine has been the only medication that has worked for me. Now my year is ending in a few weeks and I have been informed I can no longer receive this medication until FDA approval!! What am I supposed to do?? No SSRI has ever been effective for me and I cannot believe that my succes on Agomelitine will be suddenly stopped. I am scared to death (literally). Can anyone help me find where I can go to continue my medication regimine? Is it available anywhere?? HELP
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