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Is Anybody Being Prescribed Scopolamine For Depression (Page 9)
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is anyone being prescribed scopolamine off-label for depression? the NIMH is doing clinical trials for same and apparently it works, however my p-doc won't prescribe it for me.
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Yeah, good idea. Everyone can get to NIH and qualify for the study.
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simon Says:
can get the patch online without rx via Canadian pharma.
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Helene Says:
Let me tell you a few important things about using scopolamine for depression. First and most important, it should only be used BY PRESCRIPTION and under the supervision and care of a licensed medical doctor. Scopolamine interacts with MANY things including medicines, over the counter & prescription, supplements, vitamins, alcohol, etc.. It should never be taken while you are on anything else. It has worked for me but it does not work for everyone. It is best if you can do the clinical trial and then if it works for you, find a doctor to follow up with after the trial. I do believe it works for some people and highly recommmend you do the clinical trial at NIH.
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dave Says:
Here's a link to the NIH clinical trials.
clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00369915
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Jan Says:
I am so interested in scopolamine for treatment of depression. I am suffering with a bad bout of it now and my twin brother has been suffering for years; even done ect. I live in Hawaii and he lives in Ct. I would just like to find out how i could try scopolamine. To take something that would get rid of depression immediately and keep it gone for months sounds heavenly to me and life changing. Any info you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.
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Jared Says:
Do you have a link for this study?
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Helene Says:
Best advice to all of you guys who posted recently... go do the trial at NIH. If you do the study, you doctor will be much more willing to write a prescription for it. It is very hard otherwise to find doctors who will prescribe meds "off label". As far as drowsiness- yes it does make me lightly drowsy and gives me a dry mouth so I take it at bed time and by the morning its out of my system so i wake up with zero side effects and no depression.
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JC Says:
Helene,
Thank you for sharing with us your experience with Scopalamine. I'm really happy that you've found something that works so well for you. I've had depression and OCD for 22+ years...and I'm 43 now. Would you mind to tell with me what the actual dosage amount that your doctor prescribed for you...in capsule form? Also, are there any studies/publications that you and your doctor used as guidance for dosing information? Was this a very complicated process to convince your doctor to write a prescription for this medicine in capsule form? And did you say the only way to purchase Scopalamine is through a compounding pharmacy? I'm thinking that this may be a "hard sell' to my doctor...but I'm willing to try. Any information you may be willing to share would be great! Thank you in advance...J.C.
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Lynn Says:
One of the listed side-effects is drowsiness... this is counter to what I want in lifting my depression. To those of you who have been using this therapy, could you comment on drowsiness or lack of alertness?
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Mary Says:
I am desperate to find help for my 26 yr old son. None of the other meds worked. How are you receiving your treatments - still as a part of the study or are there docs who will prescribe this? You now only have to take every 3mos? Sounds like a miracle! Side effects? Pill form or IV? Thank you
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Ty Says:
I would really like to know more. My number is 9xx-xxx-xxx9 and my e-mail is xxxxxx at yahoo.com [1]
[1] Editor's note - In order to protect privacy, we do not allow individuals to post their personal contact information on our discussion threads (except in some very rare cases).
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Helene Says:
I use scopolamine with huge success for the last 6 years after I did the study. You can still get it in pill form but you must go to a compound pharmacy where they can make the capsules for you. I get it from Steven's Pharmacy in Costa Mesa CA and they mail it to me. Call them and ask for the compound pharmacy and they will tell you what your doctir needs to order. If you have more questions post your contact number and I'll call you or email directly. Good luck!
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Leslie Tibbetts Says:
The clinical phase 2 trials use Scopolamine intravenously. It seems to be having very good results used this way. The pill form has been discontinued. My Pdoc prescribed the patch for me but the dosage in this form was not enough to help me. I am very curious to see what continues to come out of the trials. I have been trying to get into one.
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Helene Says:
Yes. I was in the study back in 2006 and have been successfully depression free thanks to scopolamine, taken only for a few days every 3-4 months, with no side effects and no pills everyday! It has totally changed my life.
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Verwon Says:
Since it is only in clinical trials, this does not necessarily mean that it works for depression. The trials may be showing some positive results, so far, but there is a lot more involved to making sure it is working and safe to be used that way.
As to your doctor not prescribing it, that is entirely up to him. He is not obligated to prescribe something, just because you learned some information on it and want him to do so.
What are you currently taking?
https://rxchat.com/wiki/Scopolamine/
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