Posted by SLS on October 3, 2000, at 17:43:33
In reply to Re: Stopping and Restarting MAOI ----SLS, posted by stephanie l. on October 1, 2000, at 16:40:42
Hi Stephanie.I apologize for not responding to your post sooner. I just noticed it. You are asking the right questions. Your treatment needs seem quite sophisticated, and I don't think I would want to give much input at this point. The work you and your doctor have done in putting together your current combination therapy is impressive.
Off of the top of my head, I am curious if you had tried combining Ritalin with Nardil.
Questions:
1. Are you bipolar, or is there any history of bipolar disorder in your family?
2. Do you have any siblings who also suffer with depression? If so, what drugs are they taking, and how are they feeling?
3. Regardless of diagnosis, have you ever tried adding lithium or Depakote to your current combination?
4. What did you depression look like before you ever began treatment for it?
5. How old were you when you first developed mood disturbances?
Sorry I couldn't give you any concrete suggestions. The only thing I will say is that based upon your history of drug responses, you can look forward to getting well. It just might take a little longer than either of us would like.
- Scott
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