Posted by phidippus on September 19, 2012, at 22:34:38
In reply to Re: Need out of the box suggestions, posted by ChicagoKat on September 19, 2012, at 12:32:15
SSRIs are contraindicated with concomitant use of MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors). This can lead to increased serotonin levels which could cause a serotonin syndrome.
Overall, it appears from the literature that the combination of MAOIs and TCAs can be relatively safe and effective in the treatment of patients whose depression is treatment-resistant. On the other hand, the risks associated with MAOI and TCA treatment have made this strategy relatively unpopular.
What you want to avoid is serotonin syndrome-combining serotogenic antidepressants with MAOI presents a risk.
For me the one time I was on an MAOI it was started at the same time I started a TCA-both were raised slowly.
I think you can take Ritalin and Nardil together.
Eric
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