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Posted by Jeroen on September 17, 2012, at 13:00:35
is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ?
for blocking psychosis?
Posted by SLS on September 17, 2012, at 14:20:29
In reply to is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ?, posted by Jeroen on September 17, 2012, at 13:00:35
> is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ?
>
> for blocking psychosis?
I don't know.Minocycline does not seem to affect dopamine receptors directly. It kinda sorta acts like glycine or GABA, but coming from the opposite direction. Perhaps minocycline will demonstrate utility as an adjunct to neuroleptics. It is being studied as monotherapy, though, for both positive and negative symptoms. I would think that it would be effective for negative symptoms. I am less sure about positive symptoms.
How did you come to be interested in minocycline?
- Scott
Posted by Jeroen on September 17, 2012, at 14:27:39
In reply to Re: is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ? » Jeroen, posted by SLS on September 17, 2012, at 14:20:29
a capable psychiatrist told me... about it
Posted by Phillipa on September 17, 2012, at 15:04:16
In reply to a capable psychiatrist told me..., posted by Jeroen on September 17, 2012, at 14:27:39
Do some google searches on it. Phillipa
Posted by phidippus on September 17, 2012, at 16:41:36
In reply to is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ?, posted by Jeroen on September 17, 2012, at 13:00:35
No.
What antipsychotics have you tried?
Eric
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 17, 2012, at 17:55:27
In reply to Re: is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ? » Jeroen, posted by phidippus on September 17, 2012, at 16:41:36
I would try several atypical and typical antipsychotics before trying minocycline, or, try adding minocycline onto an existing antipsychotic as a booster.
What have you tried upuntil now, and what has given atleast partial relief?
Posted by SLS on September 17, 2012, at 23:50:08
In reply to Re: is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 17, 2012, at 17:55:27
> I would try several atypical and typical antipsychotics before trying minocycline, or, try adding minocycline onto an existing antipsychotic as a booster.
I like this idea.
Jeroen, you might still be partially responsive to Seroquel. I think you should consider taking it while trying other drugs like minocycline to augment it. I hope that you are not still taking Abilify. With you, I suspect it nullifies the therapeutic effects of Seroquel. I have seen this occur in real life as has my doctor. This doesn't happen with everyone, though.
- Scott
Posted by Jeroen on September 18, 2012, at 3:21:20
In reply to Re: is minoclycline as powerfull as seroquel XR ?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 17, 2012, at 17:55:27
nothing
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