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Question: I was prescribed hydrocodone acetaminophen yesterday for severe lower back pain. Not only did it take away my pain but also my severe depression and agoraphobia that I have been experiencing for over five years. Is there some non opioid drug that I can take to rid me of my depression? Other than regularly prescribed anti depressants? Some thing off label. I am 71 and my life has little XXXXXXX Today I am experiencing a wonderful depression free day.
Brief Answer:
The best off label antidepressants are behavioral therapy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
From this information, pain seems to have been a major contributing factor to your depression. With it well managed, you certainly felt a lot better. I will suggest that your doctor consider evaluating and managing any pain that you may have.
In addition, it is important to review your life and especially the social aspects of it. Having social support is important in overcoming depression. If there are any other life challenges, I will suggest you pick them up and address. They may be financial, disagreements with friends, etc.
There are no off label medications that can offer such desired gain. I wish we had identified such a product at this time. We look forward with hope as the researchers look into this.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me
The best off label antidepressants are behavioral therapy!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.
From this information, pain seems to have been a major contributing factor to your depression. With it well managed, you certainly felt a lot better. I will suggest that your doctor consider evaluating and managing any pain that you may have.
In addition, it is important to review your life and especially the social aspects of it. Having social support is important in overcoming depression. If there are any other life challenges, I will suggest you pick them up and address. They may be financial, disagreements with friends, etc.
There are no off label medications that can offer such desired gain. I wish we had identified such a product at this time. We look forward with hope as the researchers look into this.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me
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