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Posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 0:14:13
Can anyone suggest an antidepressant clinically proven and accepted that is significantly different from the stuff I have taken?
I have tried:
Lithium
Depakote
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Topiramate
Verapamil
Zonisamide (very briefly)Paroxetine
Sertraline
Venlafaxine
Mirtazapine
Buspirone
Desipramine
Clomipramine
Tranylcypromine
Selegiline
Nefazodone
Buproprion
MaprotilineOlanzapine
Risperidone
Quietiapine
ZiprasidonePemoline
Methylphenidate
Dextroamphetamine
ModafinilTramadol
Naltrexone (very briefly)Ropinirole
Pramipexole
BromocriptinePindolol
T4 Supplementation
T3 Supplementation
Reboxetine (too briefly)
Tianeptine (too briefly)
Moclobemide (now)
Posted by Squiggles on September 6, 2001, at 9:46:28
In reply to Is anyone trying anything radically different?, posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 0:14:13
> Can anyone suggest an antidepressant clinically proven and accepted that is significantly different from the stuff I have taken?
>
> I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Depakote
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
> Zonisamide (very briefly)
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
> Modafinil
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone (very briefly)
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> T4 Supplementation
> T3 Supplementation
> Reboxetine (too briefly)
> Tianeptine (too briefly)
> Moclobemide (now)
Good grief! I thought others were badly off.
Have you really tried all these? Have you
allowed for "wash out" time? That is important,
lest the discontinuation effects are confused
with the new drug being taken. Dose also is
very important.I take it you are saying that you are still
depressed after trying all these drugs? If so,
have you had different diagnoses, for such
things as hypothyroidism for example?I am sorry to hear of your ordeal.
Squiggles
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 10:35:23
In reply to Re: Is anyone trying anything radically different?, posted by Squiggles on September 6, 2001, at 9:46:28
I have tried all of those drugs in mega-doses for months at a time. Washout time is not that important, except with MAOI's. I am still pretty much depressed, although I feel 50% better on moclobemide...I just ordered Amisulpride online from Farmacia Cerati.
> Good grief! I thought others were badly off.
> Have you really tried all these? Have you
> allowed for "wash out" time? That is important,
> lest the discontinuation effects are confused
> with the new drug being taken. Dose also is
> very important.
>
> I take it you are saying that you are still
> depressed after trying all these drugs? If so,
> have you had different diagnoses, for such
> things as hypothyroidism for example?
Posted by Cruz on September 6, 2001, at 14:36:11
In reply to Is anyone trying anything radically different?, posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 0:14:13
I am currently trying Ketoconazole, which so far has been great! The theory is that it lowers cortisol which most of us produce to much of. A theory is just a theory and the proof of the pudding is in the tasting. I am experimenting now to see how little Ketoconazole I need to take. My circadian rythmn is key to my condition I think. Its like I have jet lag and not depression per se.
I wish I understood my condition, but the understanding of mood didorders has more unknowns than knowns. Well you asked for something different and thats were I'm at. Good luck!
> Can anyone suggest an antidepressant clinically proven and accepted that is significantly different from the stuff I have taken?
>
> I have tried:
>
> Lithium
> Depakote
> Carbamazepine
> Gabapentin
> Lamotrigine
> Topiramate
> Verapamil
> Zonisamide (very briefly)
>
> Paroxetine
> Sertraline
> Venlafaxine
> Mirtazapine
> Buspirone
> Desipramine
> Clomipramine
> Tranylcypromine
> Selegiline
> Nefazodone
> Buproprion
> Maprotiline
>
> Olanzapine
> Risperidone
> Quietiapine
> Ziprasidone
>
> Pemoline
> Methylphenidate
> Dextroamphetamine
> Modafinil
>
> Tramadol
> Naltrexone (very briefly)
>
> Ropinirole
> Pramipexole
> Bromocriptine
>
> Pindolol
> T4 Supplementation
> T3 Supplementation
> Reboxetine (too briefly)
> Tianeptine (too briefly)
> Moclobemide (now)
Posted by Phil on September 6, 2001, at 20:58:18
In reply to Re: Is anyone trying anything radically different? » Squiggles, posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 10:35:23
These folks are asking for a doctor's prescription now according to, I think, JohnL.
Did you have one???
Posted by SalArmy4me on September 6, 2001, at 22:08:40
In reply to Sal: Did you have a script? Cerati requires them , posted by Phil on September 6, 2001, at 20:58:18
Yeah, they do require a prescription.
Posted by SLS on September 6, 2001, at 22:32:03
In reply to Really different!!, posted by Cruz on September 6, 2001, at 14:36:11
>
> I am currently trying Ketoconazole, which so far has been great! The theory is that it lowers cortisol which most of us produce to much of. A theory is just a theory and the proof of the pudding is in the tasting. I am experimenting now to see how little Ketoconazole I need to take. My circadian rythmn is key to my condition I think. Its like I have jet lag and not depression per se.
> I wish I understood my condition, but the understanding of mood didorders has more unknowns than knowns. Well you asked for something different and thats were I'm at. Good luck!
Hi.Drug companies have been working feverishly to develop CRH antagonists to treat depression. These drugs reduce cortisol production and are supposed to have a better side-effect profile than does ketoconazol.
I had been playing around with the idea of trying ketoconazol a few years ago. Maybe I'll put it on my short list.
How much are you taking? How long did it take to work? In what ways has it made you feel different? Are you taking anything else?
Thanks in advance. I am so glad to hear that things are working out for you.
Here's a nice little piece describing the involvement of the LHPA and cortisol in depression.
LHPA = Limbic Hypothalamo-Pituitary Axis
http://www.thedoctorwillseeyounow.com/articles/behavior/depressn_5/
- Scott
Posted by SLS on September 6, 2001, at 22:59:54
In reply to Re: Really different!! » Cruz, posted by SLS on September 6, 2001, at 22:32:03
Sorry for the mistake.
LHPA = Limbic Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal axis
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