Posted by Judy on May 11, 1999, at 11:41:20
In reply to Selegiline for depression?, posted by Brandon on May 10, 1999, at 23:07:11
> Has anyone heard of selegiline for depression. I have heard that it can be helpful.
Yes. I've taken selegiline (Eldepryl) on two different occasions for depression. It lightened my depression somewhat, but wasn't helpful at all for anxiety. I had to take Xanax at the same time to control that.
Selegiline is an MAOI-Type B, but at the usual low doses it is prescribed, you don't have to follow an MAOI diet. You DO have to make sure you don't mix SSRI's with it though.
It might work for you and you could probably experiment with higher doses if you received some relief at the original does. Good luck!
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