Posted by Hildi on July 1, 2002, at 12:36:02
In reply to Re: Which antidepressant is right for you? » torenada, posted by Elizabeth on February 14, 2002, at 16:01:49
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The type of drug that really alleviates my symptoms is not a monoaminergic drug at all, but one which activates "mu" [the Greek letter] opioid receptors, an action shared by certain natural neuropeptides called endorphins and enkephalins (the "endogenous opioid system" or EOS). This drug and other mu agonists have a "paradoxical" stimulant-like effect on me and help with several symptoms that the monoaminergic drugs haven't seemed to do much about: anhedonia (a core symptom of depression), motivation, and concentration, in particular. I've been taking this drug along with Effexor for a couple months now, and the combination seems to be the best treatment I've come across.Elizabeth, what is this med that you take along with Effexor? I am very curious to know what it is .
Thanks, Hildi
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