| GMCarter 2006-07-30, 9:24 pm |
| First, what does your friend's physician say?
I think it probably depends on the dose and the indication. If it is
for HIV, it may be that he could use a lower dose or for a shorter
period. If it is for other indications, may be more difficult. See,
e.g.,
http://www.aidsmeds.com/drugs/Proleukin.htm
and
http://www.aids.org/factSheets/472-Interleukin-2.html
Depression as a side effect sounds a bit unusual, however. He might
try indomethacin to reduce inflammatory side effects that--I'm
guessing--may have an impact on his mood?
George M. Carter
On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 15:11:13 -0700, "Michael Smith Jr."
<mikesmith9839@REMOVETHIScomcast.net> wrote:
>I have a friend who is undergoing therapy with interleukin-2. The side
>effects of depression and fatigue are particularly nasty. He is on SSRIs and
>has tried "alternative" ways of mood improvement such as narcotics and
>stimulants out of desperation. Nothing works. Has anyone found ways to
>lessen the mood lowering effect of this treatment, or is stopping it the
>only way?
>
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