Posted by cybercafe on January 17, 2003, at 18:34:51
In reply to Re: Want to try an MAOI..., posted by djmmm on January 17, 2003, at 8:59:12
> Try to find a psychiatrist associated with a hospital, or a psychiatrist that has the reputation of being progressive. Try asking your current psychiatrist if s/he can recommend another doc..just doing that may make him/her think again about not prescribing a safe/non-narcotic/non-addictive med like Nardil or Parnate. Being only 20yrs old, you will respond better to MAOIs (in terms of side-effects) Your doc SHOULD be pleased that you are taking an active role in your medical therapy.
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> And don't forget to make it well known that it is irresponsibe for your doc to withhold a potentially life saving/changing med just because s/he has "never prescribed it."
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> After being on 2 SSRIs, a SNRI, and a SSRI + combo, Any competent psychiatrist should consider a trial of a MAOI, especially if social anxiety is prominant.hmmmm.... i think i'd try a benzo first
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