Posted by SLS on May 23, 2008, at 5:59:41
In reply to Re: PBS Show About Depression, posted by Ezekiel on May 23, 2008, at 4:34:47
A good place to start is to make 3 lists:
1. Drugs and drug combinations that produced an antidepressant effect, regardless of degree or length of time.
2. Drugs and drug combinations that produced a worsening of depression.
3. Drugs and drug combinations that were without effect.
Sometimes, it is not until a new drug arrives that a long journey can find its first destination - remission or robust improvement of the biological illness. The second destination might be psychotherapy to remediate the warped perceptions and thought styles produced by the depression. Subsequent destinations might involve vocational rehabilitation and/or academics. After reaching destination number one, most everyone gains the functionality and motivation to create their own unique and positive path in life.I am currently taking:
Nardil 90mg
nortriptyline 150mg
Lamictal 200mg
Abilify 20mg
Deplin 15mgAll of these drugs exerted a short-lived or partial antidepressant effect when taken individually with the exception of Deplin. Deplin was added on top of the four other drugs.
Why don't you go ahead and post your 3 lists and let people give you some input as to how best to use them.
Do you have any questions?
- Scott
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