Posted by Skillet on November 19, 2003, at 20:56:55
In reply to Re: US Residents: I went to Mexico to find Moclobemide, posted by JohnX on April 17, 2001, at 2:59:25
For US residents suffering from depression, Moclobemide is not too difficult to procure in reality. There are quite a few pharmacies in both Europe and Australia which can provide this medication without a prescription. Canada and Mexico also provide these meds, but I am unfamiliar with their efficacy. See previous posts.
There-in lies the rub: who will monitor your progress or lack of progress? Psychiatric medications are a difficult animal to control.
If you feel you understand MAOIs, and the difference between non-reversible and reversible ones; between A and B components; about the dangers of food interactions with MAOIs, and possible benefits of RIMAs; (boy, that's a lot to really understand as a non-doctor, but if you have been in this loop for a while, you will); then I suggest you might consider moclobemide.
Just remember, unproven but clinically suggestive: moclobemide in combination with any other (S)SRI, especially venlafaxine (Effexor) or clomobomide (Anafranil) is likely to precipitate serotonine syndrome, regardless of what you may have heard. This combination can kill you. Be careful; seek professional advice.
But, moclobemide appears to be a good substitute for MAOIs in clinically resistant patients to standard AD meds.
Best of Luck.
Skillet
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