Posted by pedr on November 10, 2017, at 8:37:53
In reply to Re: Starting parnate » chrismeurer, posted by porkpiehat on November 9, 2017, at 21:15:37
> Typically washout period is 5xhalf life of existing drug. NE re-uptakes and SE antagonist some doctor will prescribe concurrently with MAOIs , so that could be a gray area. Drugs that are SRI or SE/DA releasers, I don't think you should deviate.
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> Your metabolism of certain drugs may vary, so be careful if you choose to deviate. For example gene testing says I'm a very slow metabolizer of effexor and doxepin. Doxepin at low doses is often used for sleep with MAOIs, but I need to be careful because my plasma levels will elevate.
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> See what your doctor says first of all. Some people will give more cavalier advice based on their own experience or research, but I would hate to be responsible for someone's accident based on science I think i have a grasp on. There are a lot of nuances. So make your decision carefully.
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> Good luck I spent 6 months on parnate and just switched to Marplan 4 weeks ago. If I can be any help just ask. They can be very rough on the ramp up and these forums were invaluable to me.
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> Cheers100% agree. My PDoc made me wait 2 weeks, lost his nerve, made me wait another 5 days and then finally prescribed Parnate. I wanted to strangle him!
I was still taking Abilify and oxycodone (for chronic pain) during the 2 week period but they are known to be safe with Parnate.
I'm 2 weeks into Parnate, on 50mg and will also help out with questions where I can and am able.
I love the smell of Abilify in the morning. The smell, you know that chemical smell. Smells like victory. Some day this war's gonna end...
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