Posted by Ame Sans Vie on May 13, 2003, at 15:28:31
In reply to Re: After Prozac - which SSRI to try » Ame Sans Vie, posted by Jack Smith on May 13, 2003, at 14:14:46
Just because these other drugs are more frequently prescribed doesn't mean they have any advantage over "experimental" drugs. Think of all the social phobics, for example, who may be saved years of suffering by being given the option of trying an MAOI right off the bat.
And the dopamine agonists are no more experimental for dysthymia than, say, Depakote is for bipolar disorder. Studies have been conducted comparing these drugs to the standard AD's, and so far I've yet to read a study that didn't amaze me.
Not to mention the biggest advantage--MUCH more tolerable side effects (for most people) with dopaminergic drugs. None of that SSRI apathy. No sexual side effects. No amotivational behavior. These drugs are even prescribed to reverse those side effects of SSRIs, which raises the question--in those using SSRIs for depression/dysthymia who experience the aforementioned adverse effects... why not go with the more benign (and quite possibly more effective) pro-dopaminergic class of medications?
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