Posted by SLS on February 14, 2001, at 15:11:41
In reply to Targeting cortisol for depression?, posted by JasonL on February 12, 2001, at 20:35:59
Hi.
I know that ketaconozole has been tried in cases of treatment-resistant depression, and also chronic fatigue syndrome. I can't comment about its efficacy, as I have not followed up on it.
I also have elevated cortisol levels and tested positive on the old DST (Dethamexasone Suppression Test), a test to see if the negative feedback loop limiting cortisol production by the adrenal cortex is working properly. I am also treatment resistant. Have you tried a tricyclic?
- Scott> Has anyone on this board specifiaclly worked to lower
> cortisol levels with drugs like ketaconozole or procaine HCI (soon to be Anti-cort)for depression/anxiety. I've read a lot of studies lately. Results seemed to be mixed and dependent on basil cortisol levels in patients. My own cortisol levels are high and I have been treatment resistent thus far.
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> JasonL
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