Posted by SLS on August 7, 2008, at 22:18:59
In reply to Re: Make three lists. » SLS, posted by atmlady on August 7, 2008, at 21:36:26
> 1. Drugs that have helped with depression, regardless of time or magnitude = Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Ixel
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> 2. Drugs that made your depression worse = Ambien (crazy, but true)
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> 3. Drugs that were neutral but tolerable = Trazodone, Effexor
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> My feeling is that something like Emsam would work well for me, as I seem to need a boost of all three neurotransmitters, but looks like I'll need to jump through the hoops (15 million other meds) before anyone will prescribe for me :-(
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> Your thoughts, SLS?
All I can say is that I know one person who is doing dramatically better on a combination of Wellbutrin 300mg and Lexapro 40mg. She had been depressed for over 20 years. It might be worth considering.
- Scott
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