Liver Friendly AntiDepressants - Open thread

[want2live]

I know that Ativan is metabolized by the kidneys, therefore most likely liver friendly for anxiety.
Does anyone know of a liver friendly antidepressant?

I thought I could find an increased level of knowledge by seeking help from a very large local hospital's Director of Behavioral health, but once again I found an idiot with a degree.
I asked for liver friendly meds, and after he finshed looking at me like a monkey looks at a marble, he thought it best that I ask my liver specialist if he/she knew.
Gosh, I guess I can wait FOUR MONTHS.
Please help me, this is my last chance at getting some help.

[willbb]

Hi there...You have posted your question on a thread that is about 7 yrs. old. For a better response go to the  green "Post a question"  and start a new thread.

As far as your dad goes,it is hard to understand  by your question if his problems are related to HepC or not. Maybe add a little bit more info.about when he treated,at what stage his liver cond. is in and if he is seeing a Hepatologist currently for his condition.

Hope that helps some...

WILL

[mistified_amp]

hi this is the first time iv been on the site and read all the posts,and i understand a little bit more now.my dad has had hep c for 25 years now, and has tried interferon,unfortunately it didnt work it made him worse.as a daughter of a great man that has this i have tried to understand,and do understand alot of it but it is getting worse.he has good days and relly bad days, but the depression is getting worse and the anger is alot worse. my dad was never an anger man, but lately hes anger rages are getting worse and u can tell they are uncontrollable. i am hoping that someone can help..... the doc has just tried one antidepressant and he had a reaction that made him very sick. any help would be appreciated looking for any insight to help him have better days. it affects him daily and it affects everyone around him,desperately trying to find a answer to help with the emotion part of the disease,so he can live a happy life, PLEASE ANYONE ANY INSIGHT IS APPRECIATED.thanks again  
from a loving daughter  that needs help

[Showboat]

My Goodness...it is good to see you again.  How are you doing?
Many have asked about you...and I also have thought about you.
Hope all is going well for you.

[audreywald]

It took 2 years for me to finish withdrawal from Ativan. It was a nightmare beyond words. Four times more addicting than valium. The withdrawal is a living nightmare, practically a psychotic break. I urge anyone who MIGHT have any leaning toward addiction to steer clear of this "minor tranquilizer"

[want2live]

Thanks everyone. I just can't think straight when I am in a state like yesterday. New - I am jealous that you can get medical pot - I'd like to replace my garden too. It has been the only thing that has helped me all this time. Unfortunately me state is in the stone ages about this - it makes me sick to see the law spend their time hassling pot smokers/growers when there are meth labs operating, golly which is the bigger problem? Or course meth labs aren't a big party to bust, you don't get to ride in a helicopter or anything.
And as far as talk therapy, this is clearly a chemical thing, if I can't reason myself out of depression, than how the heck can someone else talk me out of it?
Sam, thanks for the warning about Ativan, I don't need that kind of trouble. And I believe you.
I have a pharmacist checking about liver friendly meds too, I'll post what I find out.
Until then, it looks like I will be relying on Indiana's advice, lots of pot smoking and sex.
Now that don't sound too bad, does it?

[want2live]

I see your point. Thank you for explaining it in those terms. And the example of how just by simply reading something here can change how I am feeling is the best example I've heard yet.

And the pharmacist sent a copy of a paper on hepatic effects of common AD's. Most cause increased liver enzymes at the least, the Tricyclic AD's can even cause hepatic failure. Most are also recommended at 50% dosage.
If I could read the report better (crappy faxed copy)
Sometimes the best advice is something you don't want to hear.

I was hoping for a magic pill - now I think that this change has to come from inside me.

I get more support and accurate information from this site than I ever have had from the DR's.
You guys are the best. Have a good weekend....