Posted by Carlos on March 16, 2002, at 1:59:51
In reply to Re: social phobia medicines/ MAOIs etc, posted by JohnX2 on March 15, 2002, at 23:04:30
Thanks for that link. That page described me to a T!
> Billl,
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> You may want to review this web page regarding possible pharmacological treatment should you decide to go that route:
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> http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/social.html
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> I'm not a social phobia expert, but....
> given your positive response to dexedrine you may do well on a medicine like Parnate. This medicine has a very similar simulant effect for some. It is in the class of medicines called MAO inhibitors. The other MAOI medicine often prescribed is Nardil, which is less likely to cause anxiety, but not quite as much "punch" like you felt on the dexedrine. Usually doctors go with non MAOI medicines first however because of dietary restrictions with MAO inhibitors.
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> Other people can comment on their experience with social phobia meds. Wellbutrin as Carlos was taking, for some people is good at treating apathetic type depressions. Some people feel a dexedrine like kick on it, but it can be agitating. The SSRIs are generally more prescribed 1st line for anxiety type symptoms.
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> best wishes
> John
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poster:Carlos
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