Re: Switching From MAOI to another MAOI Wait Period?

Posted by Highnote on August 12, 2010, at 21:32:56

In reply to Re: Switching From MAOI to another MAOI Wait Period?, posted by linkadge on August 12, 2010, at 18:51:41

> What is the theory behind the need for a washout from MAOI to MAOI?
>
> Linkadge
Side effects and lack of dose equivalency were good reasons in my case. I just switched from Nardil to Parnate after finding Nardil rather nasty. I could not have coped with their combined side effects and Nardil withdrawal during an equivalent-dose switch. Worse, "equivalent" doses aren't at least for me. One Parnate tablet affects me about as much as 3 Nardil. If I had tried to go straight from 3 Nardil to 3 Parnate...forget it.
Interestingly, according to the antidepressant comparison chart at www.rxfiles.ca, no washout is needed when switching between TCA's.

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