Posted by wraith on May 7, 2004, at 13:48:07
In reply to Re: Resistant Depression » wraith, posted by harryp on May 6, 2004, at 19:56:52
> I agree with linkage. Lithium is also a very good augmentor for MAOIs. I'm glad you're getting results.
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> Out of curiousity, what TCA are you taking with it? People tend to lump them together, but some of them have very different neurochemical effects. Unfortunately, their use is becoming something of a lost art.
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> Could you also mention what MAOI you tried, and what dosage?
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> Thanks!Harry P,
Currently I am taking Amitriptyline with Lithium augmentation. Prior to that my Psychiatrist had me on Nardil (50mg) together with Surmontil (100mg) and Tegretol - It had some effect but I was left with Confusion and underlying depression. This suprised my Pysch as he believed this combination was as effective as ect.
Thanks for your response.
Cheers
Wraith
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