Posted by Roberto Muehlenkamp on November 19, 1999, at 11:32:32
In reply to Re: moclobemide, posted by mat on November 17, 1999, at 15:10:26
> Hi Roberto
>
> I started taking moclobemide 2 weeks ago (300mg).
>
> No side effects so far. In fact no effects whatsoever.
>
> I'm about to up my dose to 600mg.
>
> I've also tried Prozac and Effexor - these had the same non-effect.
>
> Have you had negative effects from other meds?
>
> matHi Mat,
Thanks for your answer. I quit Moclobemide today because it was
not effective and the side effects were intolerable. Before I tried
Paxil, which was effective but gave me the famous "ejaculatory delay"
side effect (reason why I tried to switch to Moclobemide). If you have
no side effects on Moclobemide, try a higher dose - maybe it will work.
If nothing happens, try a tricyclic, a conventional MAOI or one of the
"outsiders" (Wellbutrin, Remeron, Tianeptine or Edronax). The important
thing is too have a good shrink you can find the right medication for
your case. The one who prescribed me the moclo was a total jerk - I suffer
from recurrent agitated depression, for which the drug is contraindicated!
One other thing: Has your doctor checked you for physical diseases, such as
tyrhoid and endocrine disorders, which may cause depression? I'm told that
if you have such a disease, any antidepressant is a waste of time - the only
way to get rid of the depression is to treat the disease. I hope I'm not boring
you with so much chat - it's because I have a deep sympathy for anyone who, like
me, is suffering from this horrible disease. Maybe we'll get better someday and
have a party. Wish you all the best!Roberto
poster:Roberto Muehlenkamp
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