Posted by King Vultan on July 29, 2004, at 9:28:44
In reply to Re: Stimulants as an Antidepressant, posted by fayeroe on July 28, 2004, at 21:09:03
> I'm jumping in here because I'm taking elavil and prozac and am gaining weight as I type. It's unreal, how much weight I've gained. I lost on EffexorXR and almost died.....what to do, what to do? Tell me more about Parnate, please
I'm curious as to the dosages of Elavil and Proxac you are taking. This can be a very dangerous combination if your doctor doesn't know what he's doing.As for Parnate, this is an MAOI that is quite stimulating, as it has an amphetamine-like structure. It and Wellbutrin are the only two drugs in the antidepressant class that have a strong effect on dopamine. As such, they tend to lack sexual side effects and are even pro-sexual in some cases. Neither one is noted for weight gain, and it is not uncommon for people to find that they act as appetite suppressants. Parnate is a superior antidepressant to Wellbutrin, but it has the dietary and OTC drug restrictions that go along with being an MAOI.
Todd
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