Posted by whitmore on January 4, 2013, at 16:16:21
In reply to Re: Which AD boosts serotonin the most?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on January 4, 2013, at 15:44:08
I do not have adrenal fatigue. I have low pituitary function, so if I embark on hydrocortisone supplementation it will need to be complete replacement, which is a major lifetime commitment. Since AD's are known to boost cortisol and I have had some success in diminishing symptoms in the past, it might be the way to go.
Incidentally, taking cortisol for me is like the patients in 'Awakenings' taking l-dopa. I become a completely normal, happy person. Vyvanse also was a great antidepressant, but caused rebound depression when it wore off.
Problem with cortisol is, it can cause severe osteoporosis and there's always the risk of an adrenal crisis. Plus, once my own production starts to wane, I get fluctuations in mood due to the short half-life of the drug.
Wish I could find studies that show the relative potencies of meds. out there, though sounds like Lexapro would be a good option to try. For some reason I thought Prozac was stronger.
Sue
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