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new ways of medicating major depression
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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, dementia, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, personality disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, stress, transitions, and work problems.
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new ways of medicating major depression
by Chase Miller, Dec 02, 2001 12:00AM
I am a fairly high functioning middle-age man who has had major depression accompanied by insomnia and anxiety for a number of years. I respond well to medications for about a year and a half and then need to be switched off one and put on another. All antidepressants seem to work except SSRIs. Problem is that I am running out of options. Have been through the tricyclics and all newer antidepressants. Are there any new meds in the pipeline? What are some newer treatments for major depression? Are there any major psychiatric units in the southeastern U. S. that are known for treating stubborn, major depression? I live in a small town and my doctor doesn't seem to have any more new ideas. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Dec 03, 2001 12:00AM
, Dec 03, 2001 12:00AM
Here are some suggestions that might help.
1. Try supplement your current tricyclic with St.JOhns or omega 3 supplements.
2. Consider Serzone or Wellbutrin
3. If nothing else works, talk to your doctor about Geodon. It was not designed for depression specifically, but has properties that address your concern.
1. Try supplement your current tricyclic with St.JOhns or omega 3 supplements.
2. Consider Serzone or Wellbutrin
3. If nothing else works, talk to your doctor about Geodon. It was not designed for depression specifically, but has properties that address your concern.
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