Posted by cybercafe on August 2, 2002, at 2:37:26
In reply to Thank Gang!, posted by Mr. Scott on August 1, 2002, at 12:57:51
> First I'm going down Stimulant/Benzo road having tried virtually everything else. Then I'm going for ECT. I now have two options before on the table that appear worthwhile before throwing in the towel.
have you really tried everything else? here is a quick list i compiled
Stimulant / ADD meds
Anti-Parkinson meds
Anti-cortisol (high urine free cortisol depressives)
Nefazodone
Steroids (only for steroid-induced depression?)Bupropion
Lamictal
Antipsychotic
LithiumMirtazapene augmentation
MAOI
Lithium Augmentation
Antipsychotic Augmentation
Lamictal Augmentation
Other Mood stabilizers (Carbamazepine? Keppra?)
Thyroid triiodothyronine T3 or tetraiodothyronine T4 Augmentation (increases norepenephrine receptor sensitivity?)
SSRI + Beta-blocker (Pindolol - 5HT1A antagonist)
SSRI + buspirone
ECT
Opiods (buprenorphine)
SSRI + Ritalin
Substance P antagonistsMAOI + TCA
MAOI + TCA + stimulant
MAOI + stimulant
MAOI + stimulant + thyroid hormoneSSRI + Stimulants (non-Ritalin?)
SSRI + MAOI
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