Posted by Bob on December 6, 2013, at 11:26:10
In reply to Re: Does anyone take Latuda for depression? » SLS, posted by phidippus on December 5, 2013, at 17:50:46
> I feel Latuda was much more effective at boosting my mood than Abilify.
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> My honest opinion is that most atypicals do a good job of worsening mood - sacrificing all that dopamine is going to have its consequences.
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> I'm having a lot of luck with NMDA antagonists. Riluzole really does enhance my mood. here's some suggestions:
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> Ketamine seems to work, but results fade fast- weekly injections needed.
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> Tramadol seems to be a very effective antidepressant but so many are weary of its addictive properties (I think it has none)
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> Memantine seems to help.
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> Dextromethorphan is being studied as a treatment for depression.
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> Magnesium is popular with the holistic folks.
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> Methoxetamine is an nmda antagonist and seratonin reuptake inhibitor.
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> Neramexane: a memantine analogue with nootropic, antidepressant properties. Also a nicotinic acetylcholine antagonist.
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> Eric
How many of these meds you mention have you tried? Are you on one currently? If so, are you taking just that or in combo with other meds?Bob
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