Posted by SLS on October 16, 2005, at 18:05:13
In reply to Re: Smoking - Core Symptoms Depression - Selegiline » SLS, posted by rod on October 16, 2005, at 10:31:58
> I know (guess) you think it does not make much sense, and I should quit Nort and raise Clomi, because its (the metabolite) a noradrenergic reuptake inhib. too.
Not at all! I am more intrigued by your treatment than judgmental of it. When it comes to these illnesses, I find that many of the treatments that people find success with make no sense "theoretically". This only demonstrates how little we understand about the brain and the drugs we use to treat it.
Actually, in my mind, it is reasonable to combine a derivative of imipramine (clomipramine) with a derivative of amitriptyline (nortriptyline). These two series of drugs are different enough to produce different responses in the same person. Different is different. I might just try adding some imipramine to the nortriptyline I'm currently taking. I need to be cautious, though, as I am also taking Parnate. I am also looking to try a few cortisol drugs first, so I need to wait for an opportunity when I'm between drug trials.
Thanks for the idea!
I hope you remain well for the rest of your days.
- Scott
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