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Re: depression
RE: Depression in PD. Deanna asks about using antidepressants. In Peter's experience, Prozac 20mg. first thing in A.M. has been helpful in lightening his mood--he hasn't started dancing any jigs, mind you! We've tried briefly adding a second 10mg. Prozac at noon, but saw no effect, so quit it.There is I think no danger of addiction, and the benefits can be real. Ask your neuro... I've read that some 30-40% of PDs get depressed--whether it is a direct result of the disease, or "situational" because one _has_ PD really doesn't seem to matter much. But it IS treatable to some extent, and that may make life easier for all of you. Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter 76/6+, Oxford,OH <pcflinte@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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