Posted by stjames on July 25, 2000, at 17:31:14
In reply to Re: CAM, need some info desperately, posted by Cam W. on July 25, 2000, at 7:13:19
> Sunnely - A slow taper on of Tegretol and desipramine with a slow taper off of Prozac should be no problem in a compliant person. You are correct that the Prozac and Tegretol can alter each other's metabolism; sometimes in unpredictable ways, but I have also seen both used together several times, with no ill effects. Though these drugs interact, it shouldn't preclude one from using them together; with a caveat. Like you said, this combination (Prozac + desipramine + Tegretol) should be monitored for adverse effects and blood levels should also be monitored for Tegretol and desipramine
James here....
It is also important to remember that some of us
count of interactions of this nature to better treat depression, ect. I am speaking of one med
effecting he way another is processed, by enzymes
and other liver products. The net effect (I take Effexor + Remeron) usually means higher blood levels with less meds to take. Herein is a corner
stone of why polypharm works; ther are other factors, too, but this is a biggie. Generally most
psyco meds have the potential to effect other psyco meds.james
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