Posted by TSA West on January 19, 2002, at 17:30:02
In reply to Calling all agoraphobics...., posted by Jackster on January 19, 2002, at 15:03:37
I'm thinking you will be able to augment the Paxil successfully with buspirone or pindolol instead of using the difficult-to-tolerate clomipramine:
http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Buspirone-to-augment-antid.html ; http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Pindolol-as-augmenting-age.html
Augmentation with agents that are not antidepressants are very common in psychiatric strategies, for they work wonders for many patients. Indeed combinations with an SSRI have much more efficacy than either agent alone. See this website which is the best authority for this: http://www.med.nyu.edu/Psych/aug/
I wonder what kind of dose you are on with clomipramine, and if you believe the emotional benefit outweighs the side-effects...
MAOIs are quite safe, and have been around for 30+ years. They are a very viable option for you, and one rarely hears in the paper about serious complications with MAOIs when used under the supervision of a good doctor.
Best of luck to you in the new year,
West West Yo :)
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