Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on July 12, 2008, at 20:13:47
In reply to Re: nortriptyline))SLS any thoughts?, posted by linkadge on July 12, 2008, at 18:21:16
> >5 years ago, I could not have imagined that any >of the psychotropics would turn out to be >genotoxic.
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> I am confused. There is no way to tell that a substance is genotoxic besides tests for genotoxicity.
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> Its not like you can intuitively feel genotoxicity.
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> Perhaps you mean that you 'trusted' doctors to give you something that wouldn't kill you?
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> Clomipramine was a great antidepressant, but I wouldn't touch it again with a 10 foot pole.
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> Lot of cancer around here and I don't need another agent capable of initiating it.
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> Linkadge
>I hope I am not out of my place here, but I just ask that we dont jump too far with causality and conclusions about cancer and tricyclic antidepressants. It also may put unwarranted fear into people on these medications.
Jay
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