Posted by ixus on April 18, 2005, at 16:21:30
In reply to TIme for MAOI's? They scare me., posted by Harlock on April 18, 2005, at 14:19:52
> I've tried just about every anti-depressant and anti-bipolar med out there. They either don't work at all, or poop out fast.
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> I've been diagnosed as bipolar II. I've been in a depressive state for 2 years, more or less. Used to be pretty manic, but that fizzled out over the last 2-3 years. I miss those days.. Mania was WAY better than severe depression.
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> Anyway, I may try Parnate or Nardil in the next few months. How bad are the OTC drug and food restrictions? Anyone want to warn me to stay away from MAOI's? Horror stories?
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> Should I try something else first? I've tried almost all of the ssri's out there. Only a couple of anti-psycotics though.
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> Taking the 50/12 dose of Symbyax and 450mg of Wellbutrin XL/XR (whichever it is).
> Been on the symbax for a month or so and I don't feel better. WB just gives me energy, it has no anti-depressant effects for me. Never has.Hi,
If you have normal BP you shouldn't be afraid of HC while on MAOI. I react for red wine and beer only (Parnate 30 mg). I used to measure my BP after all meals at the beginning. Most of warnings are exaggerated (read the leaflet of celexa, probably the safest SSRI on the market).
/ixus
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