Posted by Julie Ann on July 3, 2000, at 22:58:45
In reply to Re: Naltrexone Trial, posted by SLS on July 3, 2000, at 15:03:24
> Questions (if you don't mind).
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> 1. How high of a dosage of Naltrexone will your doctor go up to?I am on the highest dosage (50 mg) to which I am willing to up. There isn't much experience with people taking higher dosages that this from what I've read. Also, since there is a danger of liver damage I'll stick with the 50 mg.
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> 2. What other drugs are you taking, and at what dosages?Wellbutrin 300 mg
Effexor 300 mg
Neurontin 1800 mg
SAMe 400 mg
DHEA 50 mg
Melatonin 3 mg> 3. What is your diagnosis? How would you describe your depression?
Major depression -- chronic (unremmitting, not recurrent), severe (without my medications, I would be stuck in a hell, contemplating suicide.)
> Any input would be helpful. Thanks.
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> - Scott> > Should I continue my Naltrexone trial?
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> > I had chronic depression for about 10 years. My medications and depression causes me to sleep 12 hours per day, and I am often fatigued. I'm trying Naltrexone to give me more energy.
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> > I've been on Naltrexone for about 9 days. I noticed that I had more energy for 5 days near the beginning of my trial. However, for the past few days I haven't noticed the Naltrexone (50 mg) working much.
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> > So, what do you think -- should I continue my Naltrexone trial? Also, how do you withdrawl from Naltrexone?
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> Dear Julie Ann,
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> Patience is a virtue. Being without virtue, I have very little.
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> I know nothing about Naltrexone (yet). It has been recommended to me by a doctor I consulted with recently. I guess it makes sense to treat it as if it were a traditional antidepressant and give it 3-4 weeks, assuming that you don't experience anything bad as a result of it.
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> 1. You may not respond at the dosage of Naltrexone you are currently taking.
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> 2. You may not respond if any of the other drugs you may be taking need dosage adjustments.
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poster:Julie Ann
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