Some patients have not received help with depression until they had used Effexor , but Effexor has been troublesome in the form of unexpected hypertension. In any case there have been very clear cut reasons why patient A or B is taking a particular antidepressant. We have noted a similar spectrum effect with opioids as there are some patients who are improving with methadone and Percocet was not effective . Lorcet is more effective in some patients than Percocet even though it has a weaker anti pain effect. In Figure 3 there is a comparison of medication types and their relative use.
Antihistamines constitute a large number as they enhance the effect of opioids.
However, during the latter part of 1995 we moved to explore and develop H-Wave bioelectric treatment for home use . We now have this treatment established in 27 of the patient's homes. They use their H-Wave treatments about twice a day. Although our Matrix bioelectric treatment is far more powerful, it cannot be used at home and is therefore limited in scope. As you noted in our last review of the patient progress, it will be useful to find out how the H-Wave impacts on the use of opioids.