Posted by Annie on May 22, 1999, at 19:52:24
In reply to MAOI, posted by Linda on May 22, 1999, at 19:00:48
Linda, I experienced fewer side effects with MAOIs than I did with either SSRIs or TCAs. Of course you must adhere closely to the diet, but it honestly isn't that bad once you get used to it. MAOIs work well for people with treatment resistant depression like you describe.
> I am 51 years old and have been depressed almost all of
> my adult life
> I have taken about every drug manufactured and now
> my Doctor wants me to try a MAOI for the first time and
> frankly I am very afraid of the side affects. Nothing
> has worked for me before for more than a few months
> Does anyone have anything to say that will help me ?
poster:Annie
thread:6393
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