Posted by Karen Moore on January 20, 2004, at 22:51:23
In reply to Dopamine system out of whack?, posted by jerrympls on January 20, 2004, at 21:29:24
Jerry,
Have you tried MAOI's? Parnate seems to be the most dopaminergic. I also have the same suspicion about my own "atypical" treatment resistant depression being dopamine based. I feel terrible on serotonergics and only feel better with stimulants. Right now I'm getting by on Adderall but I have to alternate days, 3 on 2 off, because by day three my blood pressure drops and I feel absolutely wasted. But at least I have 2 or 3 days a week when I can function.
Endocrine abnormalities can also effect dopamine, if you haven't already gone down that route...
I'm also very curious about the opiates, which one's have you tried?
KM
poster:Karen Moore
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