Posted by Roslynn on May 2, 2008, at 15:57:18
In reply to Re: tricyclics with Emsam?, posted by undopaminergic on May 2, 2008, at 13:58:04
> Clomipramine and impipramine in combination with a MAOI (such as EMSAM) can lead to fatal serotonin syndrome. Of course, it does depend on dose. Low doses of selegiline (the active ingredient of EMSAM) have been used safely with serotonergic drugs (citalopram in particular), but moderately severe reactions have occurred in a few cases.
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> The other tricyclics have no serotonergic properties; they can be used with MAOIs, although it's still prudent to closely monitor cardiovascular parameters during the initial period after starting the combination.Thanks for your helpful response. The reason I am concerned is that one of my meds is desipramine which seems to be working a little and I would be worried about going off it to try emsam)
Do you by any chance know if lithium and seroquel are ok to take with MAOIs?
Thank you for your help!
Roslynn
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