Posted by zenhussy on July 3, 2003, at 16:24:51
In reply to Re: RU-486 for depression » zenhussy, posted by Jack Smith on July 3, 2003, at 12:32:00
> > Gotta say that having had to have taken that medication for the on label prescription it did squat for my depression.
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> I don't think the dosages are the same for RU-486's current approved use and for its use in psychotic depression. Moreover, the approved use of RU-486 involves a highly emotional, personal decision that is generally not at all a mood lifter for anyone involved. Also, as you note, there are lots of hormones involved in the beginning stages of pregnancy that really complicate things.
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> JACK
All I can say to that is yup. But am interested to see what usages these white coats are playing around with for depression. Always interested in new chances with other meds for treatment resistant depression.Thanks Jack.
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