Posted by ed_uk2010 on January 1, 2011, at 17:52:16
In reply to Re: Tramadol for TRD, posted by roscopeeco on January 1, 2011, at 11:33:43
>The depression suffers never have to go up.
I think that remains to be seen. Buprenorphine is an experimental treatment for severe depression, not an established treatment.
All clinically used opioids have the potential to create dependence and withdrawal symptoms occur frequently when stopped. Buprenorphine may be less problematic than some of the others in this regard but it is still an opioid, and remains a controlled drug for a reason. In some areas, buprenorphine has established itself quite a reputation as a recreational drug.
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