Posted by Crazy Horse on August 8, 2006, at 10:31:08
In reply to Re: To Crazy Horse, posted by deniseuk190466 on August 7, 2006, at 10:27:54
Hi Denise,
Okay. Have you tried the MAOI's? If so, all of them? Did they work (even a little)? Just curious because if the other AD's aren't working sometimes "when all else fails" the MAOI's sometimes kick *ss.
You say you are depressed, withdraw from people, and feel agitated and restless. Sounds like Depression (major and definitely chronic) with GAD, and some social anxiety. Remember, I AM NO DOC, just my personal opinion.
And since the "old stand by" antidepressants don't work for you, i'm thinking it may be time to try an MAOI, i.e., Nardil, EMSAM, or Parnate. Along with this i would recommend a Benzodiazepine like Klonopin, Zanax, or Ativan. I'm pretty sure you could continue taking Zyprexa with these other meds. Remeron may also be a good choice.
If you are suicidal, ECT is a good option (it works for many and saved my life in 1997).
Unfortunately, it is true, most AD's take 4-6 weeks to really tell if they are going to work, some even take as long as 8 weeks..i know this sucks! It would be nice if you could just try something for a week and determine if it's going to work or not, but unfortunately it doesn't work like that.
Another med to consider, perhaps as an augmentation agent w/an MAOI is Lyrica. I currently Take 9 mgs of EMSAM (the patch) and 300 mgs. bid of Lyrica, plus 2 mgs. of klonopin daily, and i am doing quite well right now. Lyrica is an anitconvulsent that mimics GABA, for me it lifts my mood, energizes me, is pro-social and reduces my anxiety.
Anyway, something to think about. Please contact me, let me know if you have ever tried MAOI;s, and what you think. Hang in there Denise.:) Monte
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