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Re: Lihium carbonate and lamotrigine

Posted by Hugh on May 15, 2013, at 11:29:31

In reply to Re: Lihium carbonate and lamotrigine » Hugh, posted by Berk on May 15, 2013, at 6:42:17

I've read that venlafaxine sometimes helps atypical depression. I don't know if lamictal helps atypical depression. MAO inhibitors are generally considered drugs of last resort, since they have harsh side effects and can cause dangerous fluctuations in blood pressure. The supplement chromium picolinate has shown promise in treating atypical depression. It improves glucose metabolism.

"Another study has shown that chromium picolinate supplementation causes postsynaptic downregulation of 5HT2A (serotonergic) receptors, an effect which might also account for its antidepressant activity." [Davidson JRT, et al. Effectiveness of chromium in atypical depression: a placebo-controlled trial. Biol Psychiatry 2003;53:261-264.]

If you decide to try chromium picolinate, start with a very low dose and gradually increase it over a period of weeks. This treatment might also help: http://www.ankaraneurofeedback.com


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