Posted by linkadge on February 9, 2012, at 18:15:00
In reply to Re: Ketamine: Replication of previous studies., posted by SLS on February 9, 2012, at 5:37:08
>The goal is, of course, being able to synthesize >a new drug that offers antidepressant efficacy >similar to ketamine, but without the side >effects.
To be honest, I don't really think that the so called "side effects" are much to be worried about. After all, people take the drug cause it gets them high! I would assume that if it does cause such "side effects", most users wouldn't be too bothered. They might find it enjoyable. I would also expect that major adverse reactions would be low at such doses.
Some of the side effects i.e. grandiosity, feeling "out of body", euphoria, feelings of power etc. are the opposite of depression. Think of it, the depresed person feels worthless, that life has no meaning, that there is no larger picture, that they are trapped in their body and mind, dysphoria etc.
The problem is that psychiatry is still looking for this amazing antidepressant that does not cause euphoria. Its not possible in my opinion.
Depression --> euphoria is a spectrum. The drug simply pushes you a little further along this. I don't think they are going to be able to tease apart the theraputic and so called "side effects".
Linkadge
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