Posted by Jason911 on February 10, 2002, at 0:18:27
In reply to Re: MY DOCTOR IS A PSYCHIATRIST!!!!!, posted by Bekka H. on February 9, 2002, at 23:01:45
Thanks for your caring, Bekka. I really admire your interest. I know it may seem early because of risks associated with MAOI's, but don't worry. 5 or 10mg will inhibit MAO-B only (no doubt). Above that is where it gets risky :) But personally, I'd say 20mg is where that point starts. I wouldn't need to worry about that anyway, 10mg will be my first dose/day and if all goes well, I plan on reducing to 5mg as soon as I feel the effects. And sex, as you know, is important to me which can be a risk with the SSRI's. I would rather try that first and THEN go to SSRI's. I really wish I didn't have to. With Wellbutrin not working and stimulants like Adderall & Ritalin not working for me, I don't see many other options other than SSRI class drugs such as Zoloft or Effexor or MAOI's (other than my selegiline) like Nardil which has its drawbacks. Definately not tri-cyclics. I'm leaning toward thinking I would be classified as your everyday atypical. They respond best to MAOI's. But, of course, my 5mg dose or so will prevent dietary risks. The mechanism of action won't be that of your typical MAOI, like Nardil, though. It's MAO-B inhibition with phenylalanine to promote PEA for catecholamine enhacement which should therefore promote concentration, motivation, and all around energy, while the Klonopin (not generic) in the morning (2mg) will help with my SP/anxiety problems. As a result I'm hoping to feel great, be sexually charged, and free of anxiety and just feel loose rather than tense and land myself a girlfriend. I'll let you know how it goes on Wednesday to see if I get my program approved and, more importantly, if it worked for me. Call me the guinea pig, if you will. I could set an example for others to follow if meds are not working for them. Adderall seemed to have the opposite effect you'd typically see in most people, which was kind of sedating at the 50mg dose I took today before the ACT (after 30mg yesterday produced no response) and also resulted in a slight headache for a few hours. Not for me. It was against doctors orders, but I knew 15mg was nowhere near workable and the nurse was telling me that he might want to increase my dose and/or try Adderall XR. After I tell him of my experience with the higher dosages, I'm sure he'll figure out that's not part of the needed solution. Hopefully, he'll keep an open mind and listen to, what I believe, is a valid argument for treatment. I figure there's low risk of side-effects so why not give it a shot for a month, y'know? Again, thanks for your input! Keep in touch and God bless... -Jason911
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.> Jason, you seem really smart. I can't believe you're still in high school. I do agree, however, with spike that it's a bit early to start on an MAOI. Also, above a certain number of milligrams on Eldepryl, you have the same dietary restrictions as the old MAOIs, and that might be very difficult.
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> Again, I'm really impressed with your knowledge, your research and the way you express yourself.
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