Posted by ihatedrugs on March 5, 2013, at 1:26:26
In reply to Re: I'm dumping all my meds in the toilet » ihatedrugs, posted by SLS on March 3, 2013, at 23:28:34
> > > What have you taken?
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> > > Eric
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> > For Depression
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> > I've tried too many meds in the last 16 yrs. Pretty much everything except for maoi or tac.
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> You haven't tried MAOI and TCA in over 16 years of treatment? Who is responsible for making the decision to avoid these drugs and why? That's like excluding penicillin from consideration for the treatment of syphilis. It is an old drug, but extremely effective. Like syphilis, depression often gets worse if left untreated.
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> MAOI and TCA are more toxic in overdose than are other antidepressants. Is suicide a concern?
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> - Scott
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>Hi Scott,
Thanks for replying. Suicide is not a concern at all, although I've felt like wanting to die more than I would like. After taking Remeron for 1 year and putting on 50 lbs, I haven't wanted to try anything that causes weight gain. Both my parents are diabetic and I'm afraid of having to deal with yet another illness. I did try Emsam but didn't experience a robust enough effect. Also, the price was ridiculous.
I will ask my new pdoc about it. Hopefully, he'll be able to come up with something. Thanks
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