Posted by g_g_g_unit on June 21, 2013, at 22:45:05
In reply to Re: how about Riluzole?, posted by Willful on June 21, 2013, at 12:47:00
> I seem to be the only one around here who's used it successfully. It made a difference to me, when I added it to a moderately successful regimen. It somehow made a significant difference in my optimism and sense of well-being.
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> My treatment is more centered around depression than OCD, but I have lots of times when my thoughts are really obsessively bad, and I can't stop thinking about whatever it is. It's never been a focus for me, and I cant' say the rilutek (riluzole) has or hasn't affected that.
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> But I do really recommend it for depression.
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> It's expensive but I generally had the idea that it had come more in line with other expensive drugs- ridiculously overpriced but not so much more so.
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>Thanks Willful, that's helpful to know. I realize you said you're targeting depression, but do you notice any effect on anxiety symptoms other than OCD?
Also, what dose are you taking and have you noticed any cognitive/dissociative side-effects? I realize the latter can be an issue with drugs that suppress glutamate (e.g. Memantine).
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