Re: Depression? whats that? i can't remember » linkadge

Posted by Bob on June 4, 2010, at 15:00:29

In reply to Re: Depression? whats that? i can't remember, posted by linkadge on June 4, 2010, at 14:08:20

> I think ritalin was used originally for depression in the 50-70's (along with amphetamines) then it was advised against in the 80's (probably due to the whole cocaine surge).
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> The instert that I currently get from the pharmacy says that ritalin is sometimes used for the treatement of narcolepsy and depression.
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> Linkadge
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I gotta believe (hope) there is at least one other very good reason for why drugs such as Ritalin are not frontline treatments for depression these days. Isn't there an inherent problem with stimulants losing there effectiveness over time for many people?

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Everybody's talking about it, must be pretty cool. (nm) Brainbeard 6/10/10

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