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Posted by cerebus on March 19, 2006, at 18:58:37
How long would it take to convert from Effexor XR 300mg to Nardil - Safely? I have not been on this 300mg long but have been on Effexor over 2.5 years. Thanks for any feedback.
Posted by SLS on March 19, 2006, at 19:56:27
In reply to Question: Conversion Effexor to Nardil., posted by cerebus on March 19, 2006, at 18:58:37
> How long would it take to convert from Effexor XR 300mg to Nardil - Safely? I have not been on this 300mg long but have been on Effexor over 2.5 years. Thanks for any feedback.
The conservative approach is to wait 2 weeks after taking your last dose of Effexor before beginning Nardil.
I have managed to discontinue Effexor 300mg within 2 weeks using a flexible-dosing strategy. There are other strategies, including a temporary cross-over to Prozac. Check out the PB Withdrawal board for suggestions on how to minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by MARTY on March 24, 2006, at 18:17:34
In reply to Re: Question: Conversion Effexor to Nardil., posted by SLS on March 19, 2006, at 19:56:27
Hi everyone,SLS >> Prozac to Nardil, from what I remember, is not a good thing to do. Many deaths etc..
It is recommanded that you wait 5 weeks between Prozac -> Nardil -> Prozac .. yes 5 weeks.
From the pfizer doc:
"There have been reports of serious reactions (including hyperthermia, rigidity, myoclonic movements and death) when fluoxetine has been combined with an MAO inhibitor. Therefore, phenelzine should not be used in combination with fluoxetine. Allow at least 5 weeks between discontinuation of fluoxetine and initiation of phenelzine, and at least 10 days between discontination of phenelzine and initiation of fluoxetine."
PS: SLS, From what I read I think you are very knowlegeable in psychopharmaceutique. I would appreciate if you could take a look at this post:
Procyclidine (anticholinergics) with Antipsychotic.
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20060322/msgs/624235.html
Thank you --
And may the Serotonin be with you.. :)
Marty
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