Posted by sleepy lizard on August 18, 2002, at 11:26:09
In reply to Nardil, posted by bethann on August 18, 2002, at 10:45:29
Metabolites of drugs are processed by the liver and excreted by the kidneys. If the kidneys are not working well, there may be a build up of the metabolites. Some drugs are contra-indicated with kidney disease and others are just a caution or warning that you may have to use a lower dose.
When you say newer antidepressants do you mean Effexor, Remeron, Ludiomil, and Wellbutrin?
Usually atypical gets treaded with MAOIs, but it's been suggested that SSRIs, SNRIs, etc, may work as well. Parnate (a MAOI) doesn't have such sexual side effects as Nardil.
There was a study that cognitive therapy was as effective as drugs in atypical depression.
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