Posted by Else on August 3, 2001, at 12:46:56
In reply to Re: I'm so sick of living like this, posted by paxvox on August 3, 2001, at 11:23:34
> Well, another wheel on the bandwagon. I personally do not think APs are an option for depression unless there is some definite indication of bipolar disorder. If you don't get manic, why take those meds? Some of them have NASTY and PERMANENT neurological side effects that are devastating. My peeve is the Pdocs, like mine, who "try" these meds as off-label prescriptions (E.G. Topamax or Depakote for insomnia caused by Wellbutrin). Well duhhhh!!!!!!
> That seems to me like cleaving off your arm because you have a bleeding finger! Now, I'm not against off-label prescribing as long as there is a clear cause and effect establishment. But hey, we're not talking about harmless meds! I don't want to be depersonalized nor overmedicated. If you know that Wellbutrin may speed me up, why are you suprised? I feel that co-administration of the benzos provide the best results with the fewest side effects, but oh heavens! that means we have to give out controlled substances! Oh, then those crazies will be all drugged out! Can't have that! Sorry....maybe I do need the Depakote (grin). No thanks!I agree with you so very completely about everything you said. Let's spread the word shall we?
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