Posted by Jack Smith on March 11, 2003, at 16:39:19
In reply to Re: Cymbalta/Duloxetine--Something's Up, posted by jrbecker on March 11, 2003, at 13:25:22
> I have spoken to Bodkin myself, and yes, he did state his belief that the selegiline patch will be on the market within a year from now. This is a prediction I assume to be true.
I am sure that Dr. Bodkin is optimistic and I hope he is correct but I am still not holding my breath. Check out this thread from 1999!
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/19991001/msgs/12585.html
and we are still waiting!! How do you know Bodkin? Have you asked him about the possibility of using other drugs in patches, particularly other MAOI's?
> As for Duloxetine, I do indeed believe it is the current interaction with the FDA that is holding it up. This is of course speculation, but many assume this is the case.I am just a little skeptical. I called Lily today and they still have not opened up recruitment for a ONE YEAR study. Obviously, the drug can go to market before the study is out. I am just wondering why they would want to fund a study for duloxetine for depression after they get approval from the FDA for this indication.
I am still optimistic. I would just rather try Cymbalta than Effexor (longer half life) and would much rather try selegeline patch to nardil or parnate.
JACK
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