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Posted by H. Upmann on August 15, 2006, at 14:14:33
Does anyone know if any of these are contraindicated when used in conjunction with an MAOI. Since there doesn't seem to be much of a margin for error with these meds I thought I'd ask here for an opinion. Thanks. H. Upmann
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on August 15, 2006, at 17:44:00
In reply to vinpocetine, rhodiola, evodiamine and Nardil/MAOI, posted by H. Upmann on August 15, 2006, at 14:14:33
Hey!
Hmmm....most things seem to be contraindicated with MAOIs. But that isn't to say that its not 'safe' to take them. I sometimes think we take the precautionary principle too far (myself included).
I can only speak of rhodiola (I'm taking it myself) and this is the best article so far that deals with the herb:
http://www.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/articleview.asp?a=2333
It indicates that Rhodiola rosea hasn't had any adverse drug-herb interactions yet - but thats not to say that it doesn't happen, it just hasn't yet. And in all fairness, I'm not too sure that *anyone* would be comfortable prescribing something like rhodiola with a MAOI. Thats assuming you are seeing someone who has actually heard of Rhodiola! I honestly don't know if pdocs are using Rhodiola with prescription ADs. I think some innovative pdocs are..but I have no idea who/what ADs with etc etc. Just some rumours!
I hope this has been of some (albeit very limited!) help!
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by H.Upmann on August 15, 2006, at 19:19:40
In reply to Re: vinpocetine, rhodiola, evodiamine and Nardil/M, posted by Meri-Tuuli on August 15, 2006, at 17:44:00
Thanks Meri,
I wasn't really expecting any doctors to know. Just anectdotal evidence. I don't even bother asking the docs or pharmacists. They all just grab their handheld PDR. I can do that myself. Thanks for the input though. I do appreciate it. Upmann
Posted by H.Upmann on August 15, 2006, at 19:22:26
In reply to Re: vinpocetine, rhodiola, evodiamine and Nardil/M, posted by Meri-Tuuli on August 15, 2006, at 17:44:00
Meri,
What brand of Rhodiola do you find to be the most effective. I know there's a million brands out there using different extracts, strengths, etc., if they contain rhodiola at all. Thanks again for the article. I appreciate it.
Upmann
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on August 16, 2006, at 4:01:06
In reply to Re: vinpocetine, rhodiola, evodiamine and Nardil/M, posted by H.Upmann on August 15, 2006, at 19:22:26
Hiya, I use New Chapter Rhodiolaforce 100mg. Its very good. Its the only brand I've tried. But according to Mistermindmasta (another rhodiola fan) who has tried 6 or 7 different brands, NewChapter is the best. Apparently other brands aren't so consitent from batch to batch and things like that.
Meri
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