Posted by jedi on September 15, 2011, at 16:12:00
In reply to Re: older MAOI Vs. modern MAOI (like moclobemide), posted by Diego11 on September 15, 2011, at 15:10:03
> I think, since there are many dangerous food and drug interactions with Nardil so it is according to me the main reason why a lot of pdocs dont want to prescribe it, althought they certainly know how effective is Nardil.
You have to be careful, but the food reactions are very exaggerated. My biggest problem, in over a decade of use, came in treating a mild hypertensive episode with nifedipine. The hypertension ended and my BP kept going down from the nifedipine. Other than that, it is generally cold medications that give people problems. I just don't take anything. They are all pretty much worthless anyway. Most all antihistamines are fine. I uses diphenhydramine HCL daily for sleep. Most narcotics are fine other than those that increase serotonin, like meperidine. Most MDs will just read the manuals, which are now all out of date. As far as I'm concerned, not providing these valuable medications because of a perceived danger is a disservice. Oh Well.Somebody posted this article recently.
Very good and up to date information on the MAOI diet:
http://psychotropical.com/pdfs/maois_diet_full_v2.2.1.doc.pdfMore information by Dr. Ken Gillman, this guy is good:
"Unfamiliarity and ignorance leads to apprehension concerning MAOIs; this is a major factor influencing their low usage. It is doubtless the case that withdrawal of all advertising and promotion about them, contrasted with the immense sums spent on new drugs, exacerbates the disparity."
http://www.psychotropical.com/maois_full.shtml
Good Luck,
Jedi
Jedi
Treatment resistant, atypical, double depression with social anxiety.
Nardil + clonazepam
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