Posted by DavidLA on March 2, 2003, at 23:59:23
In reply to Re: MAOI and OCD » DavidLA, posted by ace on March 2, 2003, at 20:58:45
> OK, I'm in the same position. Nardil has worked on my OCD about 50-60% on 90mg at around 6 weeks. (Been on Nardil total 13 weeks).
> It has definately helped OCD but not good enough.Nardil doesn't do *anything* for my OCD. That's why I'm looking to compliment it with another med.
> I am raising dose to 105mg for 4 weeks. If this don't work 120mg for another 4 weeks. If this doesn't work we will then augment Nardil with Zyprexa and then Risperidone (If Zyprexa doesn't work)
Are these meds you mention for OCD? I'm not really caught up on meds these days, besides Nardil.
> What dose are you on and how long?
4+ years. I'm on a maintenance dosage of less than 45mg now. Nardil has not helped my OCD at any dose, though. Actually, for me, lower doses of Nardil helped my Depression & Social Phobia more than higher doses did...have you tried that route already? Initially I tried Nardil at 75-90mg and had only modest results. A year later I tried it at 45mg for a sustain period and it worked wonders.
> I suggest if you have been on high dose long enough augment with atypical antipsychotics, Gabapentin, or desipramine (A TCA which is sake with Nardil -- it only affects Noradrenaline).
Again, I'm not aware of these meds. Can you explain each of their characteristics? I'm looking for something that targets a compulsive, repetitive behavior.
Many Thanks,
DLA
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