Posted by Crotale on June 17, 2008, at 21:16:29
In reply to Re: Rocket Fuel Failed; What Magic Combo Is Next? » Phillipa, posted by Crotale on June 17, 2008, at 21:02:27
BTW I do agree that Xanax might be a better benzo for the depressed than Valium or Klonopin. In terms of duration of action, Klonopin or Xanax XR would be the longest-lasting one. (I'm not sure about Xanax XR.)
I take Buprenex which is a formulation of buprenorphine. It is a very effective (and fast-acting) antidepressant in my experience *but* it does have a lot of side effects.
Whether to try TCAs or go straight to MAOIs depends, I'd say, on your symptoms: for example TCAs aren't supposed to work as well for atypical depression and social anxiety, whereas MAOIs are known to be effective for both conditions.
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