Posted by Phil on December 6, 2000, at 7:21:05
In reply to Re: Cytomel, input needed, long. Suggestions? » Phil , posted by Lycaste on December 5, 2000, at 22:54:55
> Hi Phil,
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> Here's what Ridha Arem, author of "The Thyroid Solution" and endrocinologist, has to say:
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> "T3's effectiveness in boosting the efficacy of antidepressants in controlling depression is similar to that of lithium. The patient's symptoms often respond to the addition of T3 within a few days. Therefore, if no beneficial effect has been noted within three to four weeks, T3 treatments should be stopped."
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> He also stresses the importance of breaking up the dose: he often suggests 3 times a day, 5 hours apart.
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> Hope this helps.
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> Lycaste
>
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> > Fellow Babblers,
> > Long time, no see. Wish I could say things have been good but I'm to the point with depression that working is becoming almost impossible. My computer's not much better so I'm having to write this in notepad and paste it here.
> > My current meds are Klonopin(3mg-day), Ritalin(varies10-40mg day),
> > Remeron(52.5mg day and pushing to 60), and, as of 4 days ago, pdoc added Cytomel(25mg day).
> > Questions. How long, generally, do thyroid meds take to work or can that be answered here? Are results generally quick or more like 2-4 weeks. I've been trying to research this stuff but my computer only allows for short bursts of online time, aarrrgghh.
> > I believe, feel, or whatever that I'm going to go back to Amitriptyline..it worked well for me in the 80's and early 90's. The SE's weren't much fun but at least I was functioning. I'm allergic to Effexor unfortunately. My other option for severe recurrent depression and anhedonia suggested recently was Nardil. MAO's scare me a little but aside from diet restrictions, may be more tolerable than Amitrip. Thing is, I know Amitrip. works and Nardil is an unknown for me and time's a wasting.
> > I don't like the idea of staying on Klonopin much longer but I'm pretty much stressed to the max with it onboard so tapering right now is probably not too bright.
> > I'm back in high stress retail, dealing w/ significant brain fog, and am desperately hoping for a miracle. I'm also back in talk therapy and intending to start group in January but won't start in this state of mind.
> > Thanks friends...Phil
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