Posted by Quintal on September 25, 2008, at 14:03:13
In reply to Re: Circadin - Lundbeck launches new melatnonin tablet » Quintal, posted by Bob on September 25, 2008, at 12:29:59
I think it depends on the type of depression. Melatonin has been used to treat seasonal affcetive disorder and other mood disorders where there is a disturbance in circadian rhythm, but some people find it makes their depresion worse. I'm no expert, but I think melatonin agonists usually just cause sleepiness and aren't particularly antidepressant in themselves - Rozerem isn't licensed as an antidepressant, but who knows, it might make some depressives who suffer from insomnia feel better. Poor sleep is a common symptom of depression, so a drugs that improve sleep will improve scores on clinical scales of depression.
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