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Re: Increase dopamine for motivation without risks? » schleprock

Posted by SLS on September 4, 2012, at 10:41:57

In reply to Re: Increase dopamine for motivation without risks?, posted by schleprock on September 4, 2012, at 10:20:42

> > > > Mirapex and requip are dopamine agonists you can try.
> > > >
> > > > Nuvigil binds to dopamine.
> > > >
> > > > Why do you want to raise your dopamine levels?
> > > >
> > > > Eric
> > >
> > > Mainly for anhedonia, lack of motivation and lack of sexual desire. (All 3 symptoms induced by long term use of SSRI)
> > >
> > > Mi diagnosis is mainly Anhedonia and GAD
> >
> >
> > I found that Nardil produced increases in motivation and sex drive, and a reduction in anhedonia. Nardil also can effectively treat GAD.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
> Isn't Nardil an MAOI? I always thought that was something as a last resort.


I don't know if leaving Nardil for last is always such a good plan. It definitely makes sense to try other drugs first. I think the timing of bringing Nardil into the picture will depend upon symptom cluster and treatment history. MAOIs went out of favor in the 1990s after Prozac and Wellbutrin came out. Many, if not most, psychiatrists simply don't have the experience in using these drugs. I think things might be moderating today. There is a growing appreciation for the high rate of success of using MAOIs. I have been on MAOIs on and off since 1982. I have had only one hypertensive tyramine reaction when I carelessly ate a few slices of pepperoni on a pizza. Otherwise, pizza is fine.

I can't recommend when is the right time for you to consider a MAOI, but I do think it should have a place in your decision making process.


- Scott


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