Posted by SLS on October 4, 2002, at 18:46:25
In reply to to bob a bit more about mifepristone, posted by glenn on October 4, 2002, at 11:04:56
> Bob,
> I have looked a bit more deeply into mifepristone and it still has the possible problems I pointed out but my god what an impressive sounding medication.
> It was originally developed as an anti cushings syndrone medication but to have been so quickly noticed for its antidepressant effect is impressive in itself.
> Also initial small trials were not carried out by money hungry drug companies but by independant researchers who may have a lot less to gain by shall we say massaging the results.
> Please tell your doc to emigrate to england immediately!
>
> I apologize if in any way I put you off this drug
> as I said in a previous post I would definitely take it, now I have looked into it more I feel optimistic about a med for the first time in a long time.
> If you do decide to go on it please let us know
> glennHi Glenn and Bob.
I came across something about mifepristone awhile back, but didn't follow up on it. What have you come up with and where on the Internet can I find out more about it?
I have been stuck in a refractory bipolar depression for over 20 years. HELP!
Check this out:
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct/gui/show/NCT00043654?order=1
- Scott
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