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Posted by Annie on February 5, 1999, at 17:52:18
I heard this week that Marplan(MAOI)is back on the market. Does anyone know why it was taken off the market originally? It was a Roche product. It is one of my options for next med try, but I want to know about it first. Thanks!
Posted by Elizabeth on February 5, 1999, at 19:17:27
In reply to Marplan, posted by Annie on February 5, 1999, at 17:52:18
> I heard this week that Marplan(MAOI)is back on the market. Does anyone know why it was taken off the market originally? It was a Roche product. It is one of my options for next med try, but I want to know about it first. Thanks!
I don't know if there's truth to this rumor (that Marplan is available again) - I imagine they stopped selling it here in the first place because it wasn't profitable enough (maybe they were financially under the weather at the time). If it is, I'd like to know too, as it seems like it might be worth a try for me (various problems with other types of ADs, Nardil pooped out, can't go above 20mg of Parnate).
Marplan is a hydrazide, like Nardil, so there is the increased risk of pyridoxine (B6) deficiency. However, the few people I know who have taken it say it does not cause the weight gain that is so common with Nardil.
I know that even if it's not available here, it should be possible to order it from the UK (I *think* they are still using it there).
Posted by saintjames on February 8, 1999, at 22:50:18
In reply to Re: Marplan, posted by Elizabeth on February 5, 1999, at 19:17:27
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> I know that even if it's not available here, it should be possible to order it from the UK (I *think* they are still using it there).
James here....In England MOI's are the first line treatment for
depression.j
Posted by MA on February 28, 1999, at 22:28:24
In reply to Marplan, posted by Annie on February 5, 1999, at 17:52:18
> I heard this week that Marplan(MAOI)is back on the market. Does anyone know why it was taken off the market originally? It was a Roche product. It is one of my options for next med try, but I want to know about it first. Thanks!
MArplan was "delisted" from the product line on 12/10/93. I had been taking Marplan with good success for about 2 years when this drug was discontinued. I was left high and dry and unable to find another medication for my depression for a good year or two.
I would call Roche directly to inquire about its re-release. The phone number I had a few years ago was 1-800-526-6367. Roche is located in Nutley, NJ if you need to call for a new phone number.
Posted by Lucy Nash on March 1, 2000, at 12:59:00
In reply to Re: Marplan, posted by MA on February 28, 1999, at 22:28:24
> > I heard this week that Marplan(MAOI)is back on the market. Does anyone know why it was taken off the market originally? It was a Roche product. It is one of my options for next med try, but I want to know about it first. Thanks!
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> MArplan was "delisted" from the product line on 12/10/93. I had been taking Marplan with good success for about 2 years when this drug was discontinued. I was left high and dry and unable to find another medication for my depression for a good year or two.
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> I would call Roche directly to inquire about its re-release. The phone number I had a few years ago was 1-800-526-6367. Roche is located in Nutley, NJ if you need to call for a new phone number.
Marplan has become available again, but not through
Roche - another drug company has begun producing it.
Posted by Elizabeth on March 1, 2000, at 21:47:48
In reply to Re: Marplan, posted by Lucy Nash on March 1, 2000, at 12:59:00
http://www.oxfordpharm.com is the place to look.
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