How to treat Depression when taking Triptans??
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Wed, 16/09/2015 - 08:43
How to treat Depression when taking Triptans??
Dear All,
unfortunately, besides my CH, I also suffer from a moderate to severe depression. However, all antidepressants (medication) I found work on the serotonine system - as the triptans do. Consequently, they mutually exclude each other.
Do you know of any anti-depressants which can be taken alongside triptans?
Thanks a lot,
Andre
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This article might be useful:
http://www.healthcentral.com/migraine/c/123/115590/antidepressants/
Thanks a lot, I'll raise the issue with the GP/neurologist.
I presume there are no antidpressants which are not working through the serotonine system?
Andre
There are definitely different chemical groups of anti deppressants. The SSRIs are a newer group and I believe have become the most usual starting point because they have generally less side effects. There are also the Tryciclics which are an older group and I believe there are others as well. Whether they all work through impacting serotonin I am not sure, but hopefully the medics will be!
H.