Posted by JoRob7525 on April 19, 2003, at 17:28:40
In reply to Re: To JoRob7525, posted by denise528 on April 16, 2003, at 13:18:17
Denise,
My last ect was two years ago. For me ect only works temporarily and I have refused to do a monthly 'maintenance' ect. It's not something I'm comfortable enough with to do if not absolutely necessary. My doctor (who I trust totally) says memory loss can be caused by medication and depression itself. But I still think ect is drastic enough to reserve for only if absolutely necessary.
I am currently taking Effexor, Pamelor, depakote and trazedone and doing pretty well. I had taken pamelor and depakote in the past so I guess the answer is yes. I know the real trick in ect is maintaining the improvement with medication and that is often very successful.
But, to anyone contemplating ect, go to an expert in this, not some 'shock doc' who just does ect on anyone who walks in the door.
Jorob7525
> Hello,
>
> Can you tell me when you had your on your last ECT treatments and what medication your on now.
>
> The only drug that seems to help me is Zyprexa but I don't want to keep having to take it, I was wondering if ECT can help antidepressants to work again on their own?
>
> Denise
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