Posted by MichaelF on July 18, 2000, at 20:59:19
In reply to Re: stimulants » MichaelF, posted by shellie on July 18, 2000, at 20:16:58
> Hi Michael. Thanks for the info. If Dr. Jenson believes that you can tell if a medication will work within 24 hours he must not use MAOIs, or SSRIs, is that true? Actually, maybe not--you do know very early the side effects of those ads, just not the effectiveness.
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> How many different combos (approximately) did you test with him? You obviously are a satisfied customer. ShellieShellie,
Dr. Jensen uses all types of meds, including SSRIs and MAOIs. He usually prescribes a 3 to 5 day trial and then evaluates the patient's reaction to the med. He uses each "reaction" to try to determine what neurotransmitters are causing problems.
I have tried many different combos of meds, so many that I think I have lost count! The major thing for me was adding a dopamine reducer to the various combos. With the dopamine reducer, I can take Prozac again but it's just not as effective compared to before my brain was "hurt" by too much serotonin.
I am very satisfied with Dr. Jensen and I highly recommend him. I discovered him after my own doctor threw up his hands and told me there was nothing more he could do for me. I will never forget that appointment. It wasn't but three months later that I was back in his office with a full blown depression, including suicidal ideation. Dr. Jensen has provided lots of ideas when my doctor thought we were at a "dead end", so to speak.
The Dexedrine/Stelazine combo does not help 100% but so far it is the best combination I have tried. I'm still looking though! Adrafinil has me intrigued - I placed my order for it this past Saturday. I have no idea what benefit it will be to me, whether it will replace the Dexedrine or augment it.
MichaelF
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