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Jerry<
Welcome! I wanted to ask you a pharmacology question: I haven't yet been diagnosed with TRD, but I'm to see my M.D. psychiatrist tomorrow who does the "meds evaluation" at a local, community counseling center, in tandem with patients who also are in therapy either with a PhD physcologist, or a social worker.

My dilemma is I've tried about 7 - 10 meds, over a 4 1/2 yr period in therapy there, and have to avoid any which spike BP, or are harsh on the liver.

Also, I had a scary respiratory arrest reaction about one week after I stopped taking disipramine, and figured I want to stay away from that family of drugs which changes the ephinephrine levels in the body.

What are my options for atypical meds? Wellbutrin worked well for me for about a week, then I got a quick hand-seizure, a known side-effect. I know I'm depressed because over the last 3 weeks I sleep alot, which is not like me, but when I get out, I'm happy.

I think it is a brain chemistry depression and plan to see a neurologist for a complete exam.

I just wanted to ask you about the antidepressants and if that treatment for TRD worked for you.

Peace,