Posted by dannen on December 13, 2003, at 13:42:40
In reply to Re: Mefipristone vs. ketoconazole for high cortisol , posted by SLS on December 13, 2003, at 8:08:24
Scott. Thanks. I know about the trials. There are about 30 regional studies nationwide. I was hoping to hear from someone who had participated in one of the trials.
I believe that mefipristone can be obtained from Danco through its compassionate use for mifepristone program (apparently administered by the Feminist Majority Foundation), if one's doctor submits certain forms and/or meets certain requirements/protocals. The person apparently in charge of that program, Beth Jordan, M.D. has been very helpful and responsive in emails. (I am impressed; it speaks well for her, her organization, and Danco.) I was referred to the researchers at Stanford for more information (J. Belanof, MD and C. DeBattista, MD).
Again, thanks for the input. If anyone has any information on mefipristone, such as side effects, efficacy, dosage, time taken, and so on, please respond. Especially, would it work with my severe morning anxiety caused by high cortisol? I hope to start the process of trying to obtain this drug for a trial this next week.
Dannen
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