Posted by Christ_empowered on January 5, 2016, at 18:32:27
In reply to Why is morphine such a good antidepressant?, posted by KingLeo8 on January 5, 2016, at 16:30:14
I seem to recall reading somewhere that opiates were used for depression for a long, long time. The last mention of it in the psychiatric literature (before the current flurry of interest in Suboxone) was in the 50s or so, if I remember correctly.
Some AD drugs have some effects on opiod systems in the brain...something like that. Its one reason some TCA drugs work better for severe depression than, say, Prozac.
I dunno. I vaguely recall reading about a potent opiate being used in treatment resistant schizophrenia, to good effect. When I had an Rx for vicodin w/ a couple refills, I found that even low doses elevated my mood and also made me care less about things. Sort of like a fast acting, super Antidepressant...plus the euphoria, of course.
I can't blame you for liking the morphine. I mean...with all the overpriced, under-performing drugs on the market, its crazy that something as old as good ole morphine can outperform our modern meds. Sad statement on psychiatry and Big Pharma, I think.
Good luck.
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