Posted by cubbybear on May 5, 2005, at 10:58:15
In reply to Re: Marplan Users, posted by Rjlockhart98 on May 4, 2005, at 19:44:21
> I want to try Marplan so bad. But im 18, almost all doctors wont consider that treatment.
Did the doctor(s) say that they wouldn't prescribe it for you because you're only 18, or are you just assuming that? I ask this because many many doctors won't prescribe Marplan or either of the other two related ADs, Parnate and Nardil (MAOI inhibitors) to *anyone* because of the exaggerations and misconceptions about them being overly dangerous.
The fact is that, while the MAOIs have inherent drawbacks and have more contraindications than other antidepressants, the latter have different inherent problems like killing off your sex drive and ability. And, these drugs, such as Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, etc. are the ones that the government has targetted for being dangerous and more likely to cause suicidal behavior in teens.
So any doctor who says that the MAOIs are not suitable for someone who's "only" 18, is just handing you a lot of BS. If you're already 18, you can vote for president, sign contracts, get a credit card and do all of those "wonderful" things that come with being an adult, so you have the right to stand up for what you want and are entitled to get.
Also, there is nothing on the patient insert that states that MAOIs should not be given to someone of your age bracket.
My advice is for you to do your homework on the MAOI ihibitors through websites and if you're sure that you want to give an MAOI antidepressant a try, then post another note here about locating a doctor in your city who would prescribe it. Also try the Yahoo group (message board) on MAOIs.
Good luck
cubbybearP.S. I had my first severe anxiety/depressive episode when I was 20 and I only wish I had been properly diagnosed and prescribed Parnate then instead of 14 years later. It would have prevented a whole lot of needless suffering if I'd started on this medication at an early age.
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