Posted by Ritch on April 2, 2003, at 10:28:10
In reply to SP+ADD- Nardil or Parnate? +Insomnia concern, posted by utopizen on April 2, 2003, at 8:39:38
> My pdoc wants to try an MAOI, and possibly an antipsychotic as well (I think I'll try Abilify again, only this time with Klonopin for the akathasia).
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> I got what I now know is peripherial neuropathy on Abilify- anyone know about this? It's a tingling in the hands and feet. In my case, also the arms. I got it from Abilify and Risperdal. Does it indicate potential risk for dystonia??
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> And I want to try Nardil because it's single-dose, but I was thinking about Parnate because I do have ADD. My doc wants me on Straterra so we can combine it with an MAOI without risk(?) I'm currently taking Desoxyn. I have trouble still with motivation, although the Desoxyn works better than nothing.
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> I'm sure to get insomnia from Parnate-- what can I add for this? Dose of Klonopin? Ambien? Neurontin?
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So your pdoc is looking at MAOI+Straterra with possibly no other meds (down the road)? This might be a good time to get Klonopin along with the mix since it works so well for you.
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