Posted by Meri-Tuuli on May 13, 2006, at 11:54:19
In reply to Re: Dang! Dang! Dang! Moclobemide + rash, posted by naughtypuppy on May 13, 2006, at 11:24:24
Hiya!
> I had a similar experience on Parnate when I developed a nasty rash that started in my belly button and got little bumps that I thought were bug bites when I got out of the shower.
Wow, thats interesting. Thats exactly what my rash looked like - little red bumps that could be easily mistaken for insect bites (like midges - dunno what they're called in america).
>I think it is cause because some MAOIs inhibit N-Methyltransferase which is the bodys natural antihistamine.
I didn't know this.
>Do you have particularly sensitive skin, soap allergies etc?
No! I'm totally not allergic to anything, except it seems, pysch meds :(
>A lot of meds give me a rash. If youve found something that is working for you, instead of stopping it, get your doc to prescribe a potent antihistamine such as hydroxyzine or low dose doxepin.
Thats very interesting. But how do you know the difference between a rash caused by the inhibition of N-Methyltransferase, and a proper hyersensitivy to the medication, or a true allergy??
>Unfortunantly after I thought of the strong antihistamine trick the Parnate didnt work for me the second time around and it was the best AD I have tried so far! Neeedless to say I am now very reluctant to stop a med that shows promise if I can tolerate the side effects. Just started Nardil yesterday, so I hope it doesn't do the same thing
I hope so too! One last thing, do you find that you get alot of the side effects of meds, and that you need the lower end dosages? I seem to be particulary 'med senisitive' and only need pretty low dosages to get quite bad side effects etc. And when I get the side effects, I seem to get most of them listed!!
Its a real pain isn't it!? Good luck with the Nardil.
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