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Re: Discouraged after reading book on resistant cases » stargazer2

Posted by Deahoidar on April 1, 2015, at 13:41:52

In reply to Re: Discouraged after reading book on resistant cases, posted by stargazer2 on April 1, 2015, at 10:38:25

> Hi all...I haven't written in awhile but used to be a frequent flyer.
>
> I have TRD with more than 30 years on meds, ECT (2011), TMS (2014). Once again I find myself at the edge of life and going through a new medication trial. I have been on Seroquel 150XR, Lithium 300,and recently added Pristiq 50. As of yesterday, I have begun Buproprion 150XR and increased my lithium from 300 to 900.
>
> My life has been a marginal one, always going in and out of life with the inability to work for the last 5 years after a divorce that brought me to my knees.
>
> I do not feel that my condition ever really improves for long and it is a constant battle to find meds that will help.
>
> I did recently have a genetic test done which isolated the meds that might be the best ones for me and they include MAOs which I have used quite often and many of the stimulants. I also take generic Adderall XR I forgot to say.
>
> So, all in all the battle has been long and frustrating. Many times I have almost given up.


I believe I can empathize. I too have struggled with major depression for over 30 years. You mentioned MAOIs. Have you and your psychiatrist tried a regimen of high dose MAOIs accompanied by a potentiating agent? Different MAOIs work differently for different patients, but they can require careful administration. Often, treatments are halted before truly exploring the therapeutic range. This is one example of where the FDA recommended dosages are set too low.
There are some good articles out there, as well as great information on this site.
(see, www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/MAOIs-in-high-doses-and-wi.html)
I have found that 140mg Parnate with ritalin and lithium to potentiate have been helpful when nothing else was.
I hope you find something that works for you.


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