Posted by Willyee on February 7, 2005, at 13:17:16
In reply to MAOI patch? and how hard are MAOI's to take?, posted by Enigma on February 7, 2005, at 12:32:28
> My doctor vaguely mentioned a MAOI patch that will be available in a few months. I didn't pry for much more info as I need something for my depression NOW. I'll google it, but does someone have more information on this?
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> I've tried and failed with a large number of anti-depressants (and other bipolar meds) and was considering going the MAOI route.
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> How much does your life change due to the restrictions you have with taking an MAOI.
> Can you still go out to eat? or are you limited to eating only from some list of acceptable foods?
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> I guess you can't take certain OTC medications while on an MAOI too.
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> What other restrictions are there?
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> Will an MAOI really help my depssion when so many other drugs have failed?
Theres data sheets with general information........but everyone is different and your first few weeks will determine a lot.
For the first two weeks be cautious,and youll soon get comfortable with the med,once ur used to it,and you should pretty much know what interacts.
For myself i have absolutly no diet restrictions except soy sauce,and that i found out my first week and never touched it again,i eat normal in fact i lift weights and snack a lot.I even consume a beer every now and then which at times seems to have a synergy,but dont get me wrong one to many and boom youll be sorry,also if youre a drinker,meaning every night drinker then i wouldent go the moai route,just keep the antidote on ya,be cautious until you feel comfortable with the med,which u will.
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