Posted by velaguff on August 6, 2002, at 14:48:30
In reply to Ultram as antidepressant, posted by paxvox on August 5, 2002, at 20:46:53
Also, see my post RE: A. G. Scientific/Memantine of today (Tues. 8/6/02). Tramodol (Tram) A/K/A Ultram knocks my depression right out, but I have to take too much (250mg) and tolerance limits effectiveness greatly, even as soon as the 2nd day. Tramadol is a sort of quasi-opiate, I think. I think that's why it works for depression, not because of serotonin or norepinephrine effects, but I'm just guessing. I haven't ever tried a "true" opiate, so I can't compare the two. I guess it'd be hard to find people who've used both. Opiates nearly always cure depression, because emotional pain and physical pain are BOTH knocked out by opiates, using the same mechanism. Pain is Pain, emotional or physical, it's really just about that simple.
> OK, I know similar post regarding opiate and opioid therapy for depressive illness have been made. But having just recently been scribed some Ultram for pain, I read where it is an inhibitor of serotonin reuptake and norepinephrine....hmmmm......me thinks there is some sort of connection here. Anybody? Anybody?
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