Posted by SLS on September 22, 2004, at 18:04:29
In reply to Re: Cymbalta (duloxetine) - report, posted by quarterwit on September 22, 2004, at 16:45:07
Hi.
> BTW, was Parnate your last AD before Cymbalta? If so, how long did you wait after flushing Parnate to start the new one? I know the guideline is 2 weeks, as always. Thanks
The last antidepressant that I was taking before Cymbalta was imipramine. I pretty much crossed-over immediately. I'm sure you know that the traditional waiting period between discontinuing an MAOI and beginning a SRI (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) drug like Cymbalta is two weeks. It takes time for the body to manufacture enough MAO enzymes to replace what has been irreversibly disabled by Parnate. I have heard of some doctors allowing their patients to begin a new drug after waiting only 7-10 days from the last dose of an MAOI. I personally have alway respected the two week recommendation. I guess I'm just a prude.
- Scott
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