Posted by Enigma on July 28, 2010, at 15:00:33
In reply to Re: Nardil is killing me - must find alternative! Help » Enigma, posted by ed_uk2010 on July 24, 2010, at 17:41:34
> >Selegiline worked (for a while) and I want to switch back to it (but poops out rather fast). Emsam worked for my depression but I was allergic to the dermal transfer technology and got awful poison ivy (well worse) rashes.......
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> Have you tried selegiline orally disintegrating tablets (Zelapar)?
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> Zelapar is only approved for use in Parkinson's disease but it may have other applications. With Zelapar, the selegiline is absorbed across the lining of the mouth. The idea is to reduce MAO inhibition in the gut and to reduce the formation of selegiline metabolites (which may cause adverse effects).
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> I have no idea what dose of Zelapar would be needed to exert an antidepressant effect. It would be useful to hear from someone who has tried it.
>I tried Selegeline tablets, but not Zelapar. I'll ask my new doctor whenever I get to see him.
The sweating from Nardil is unbearable. This extra sweating made my vacation impossible. I had to go on flume rides and get soaked as a means to cool off!.
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