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Re: MAOI + Adderal + Lithobid possible? » Jim Bob

Posted by Ritch on September 10, 2002, at 13:23:54

In reply to MAOI + Adderal + Lithobid possible?, posted by Jim Bob on September 10, 2002, at 12:45:07

> In your experiences, is it possible to run a combination of an MAOI such as Nardil along with Adderal and Lithobid? If not Adderal, any other stimulant, like Ritalin? I've read that amphetamines are contraindicated with MAOIs. I've reached my wits end with failed SSRI therapies and want to ask my pdoc about switching to an MAOI because I've read how effective they can be, but I'm also ADHD and bipolar, so I'm concerned about being able to stay on Adderal and Lithobid.
>
> Also, how long do you *really* have to be off of an SSRI before you can start an MAOI?
>
> Thanks,
> Jim Bob

Jim,

You need five weeks off (possibly more) of Prozac before beginning an MAOI. Two weeks is usually plenty for the others, and one week off of Effexor can be enough (based on psychopharm tips here). Have you considered selegeline? It is pushed rather hard off-label for ADHD (my pdoc has brochures in the waiting room talking about treating ADHD with selegiline from the manufacturer). Lithium isn't specifically contraindicated in the selegiline monograph-only meperidine.

Mitch


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