Posted by Phoenix1 on January 11, 2008, at 13:25:09
In reply to Re: Nardil pooping out? Phoenix1 » Justherself54, posted by mav27 on January 11, 2008, at 13:11:51
> I wouldn't have thought the washout period would be needed just to start using ventolin. The washout period is just to allow the maoi to regenerate so that if you take another AD you don't get the seratonin syndrome. I can't see ventolin for a respirotory infection increasing seratonin. You would just have to allow a day for the nardil to get out of your body.
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> > My own GP who's treating me for the respiratory infection said if I needed ventolin treatments I just have to stop the Nardil...ummm..are we forgetting the 14 day washout period..seems like you have to educate the people you least expect you need to..
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> > It's nice to have a Nardil buddy!
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>Hypersertonemia from another AD is not the only risk and not the only reason for the washout. If your going to be strict about the rules (which is safe IMO), you need a 14 day washout to go to Ventolin. It is a sympathomimetic, and you risk a hypertensive crisis. It's a small risk, but I know I'm sure scared about having one. Not pleasant according to those who have experienced them.
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