Posted by SLS on August 16, 2009, at 13:44:55
In reply to Re: To SLS, Parnate Question, posted by bulldog2 on August 16, 2009, at 12:42:49
> Now drugs that strictly block the reuptake of norepinephrine should be safe with parnate such as nortriptyline and possibly ritalin.
> On the other hand amphetamines that release norepinephrine should be used with caution as that could trigger a hypertensive crisis.I don't know how apt this combination is to produce a hypertensive reaction. However, as you say, caution should be exercised just in case.
Adding d-amphetamine to Parnate is probably more common than adding Ritalin. I took Dexedrine 20mg along with 120mg Parnate and 200mg desipramine. It is probably best to start the Parnate first to screen for spontaneous hypertensive reaction. When adding the Dexedrine, I had my blood pressure tested in the doctor's office upon the first dose. While I understand that my history should not be generalized, I have come across a few doctors and medical literature that advocate using the combination.
For me, the addition of amphetamine to Parnate gave me only three days of relief.
- Scott
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