Posted by SLS on May 14, 2001, at 7:52:28
In reply to Re: Duloxetine Questions/late-stage data, posted by stjames on May 13, 2001, at 16:59:47
Hi.
From the news brief:
"The company said that 50% of duloxetine-treated patients achieved remission of depression symptoms, versus 29.5% of patients receiving placebo."
I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, and I don't doubt that duloxetine will effectively treat some people who have not responded to any other drug, but 50% versus 30% sucks. Well, I should say that 50% sucks if the same criteria were used for this study that have been used in the past for the same protocols.
I would like to see duloxetine approved. The more tools that are available to me, the greater the likelihood that I will find an effective treatment and start a new life in the world of the living.
What do others think of 50% duloxetine versus 30% placebo?
- Scott
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