Posted by Geezer on September 18, 2002, at 19:14:15
In reply to Re: No appetite after using ADs » Geezer, posted by Eddie Sylvano on September 18, 2002, at 16:22:27
Hi Eddie,
Thank you for the response, don't worry about the board name (geezer) I come by it honestly. I am 58 years old with chronic, refractory, atypical depression (the bright side - sexual side effects from ADs are no longer an issue - I couldn't care less). I have been through most all the ADs (except Paxil, Effexor, and Lexapro), no point in wasting anymore time there *this should draw some fire*.
I very much admire your insight into the scientific shortcomings of psychopharmacology (goes far beyond just blaming the drug company doesn't it?). I am very much aware of our current drugs being "serendipitous discoveries, or refinements on previous accidental discoveries"-very well said. What puzzles me the most is why all concerned seem to be satisfied with that archaic state of affairs. One would think motivation would come from the $44 billion in lost revenues yearly (the 15-20% mortality rate is more easily understood).
I completely agree with your point about "computers (pattern analysis algorithms)", seems like the quickest way forward. At this point I have to be constantly on the alert so the pdoc doesn't put me into serotonin syndrome, convulsions or some other nifty complication.
Thank you for your very enlightening post.
Geezer
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