Posted by Bob on April 13, 2011, at 16:47:07
In reply to Re: The nature of dopaminergic meds? » Bob, posted by floatingbridge on April 13, 2011, at 6:32:36
> Hey Bob,
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> For some reason, I didn't see your response. My apologies. I think I didn't tick the follow this thread box.
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> The answer is no, not really, but the news of the study came at a time when I was really burnt out on dexedrine.
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> I topped at a max dose of 60mgs per day. Some days less, but it didn't really matter. My health just pooped out. Long story. Maybe dexedrine was involved in the poop out, maybe not. I washed out of everything to try emsam, then, after all the washes (and a few pain med trials, cymbalta and lyrica--total busts) I just said no more AD's.
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> However, I was always suspect of dexedrine, probably because of it's reputation as a street drug; flipped me out. I didn't go to med school, but by counting on my fingers, like dumb grunt arithmathic, it had occurred to me that a med that agonized dopamine *could* *possibly* contribute to Parkinson's in suceptible individuals.
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> So, no. I was stopping anyway for the allure of an maoi. :-/
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> Apologies for the delay.
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> How are you doing these days?
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> fb
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>I'm about the same as always, which is to say not real good. I know what you mean about your health pooping out - I've spent plenty of time in that situation.
Are you currently on an MAOI?
Bob
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