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Posted by TexasSP59 on October 12, 2007, at 17:56:41
Greetings-- I'm a 59 YO longtime SP patient (male) who has been down the medication trail from SSRI's to SNRI's and now coming off of Effexor and transitioning to Nortriptyline (tricyclic a-d) because the shrink that I'm seeing is dead-set against MAOI use. My symptom set is truly classic SP.... blushing, tremors, you name it. The reason that I'm posting on this board is to gain information about MAOI use (like to talk to someone who has used the Seligeline(sp?) skin patch for example). I would also like to get a clearer picture of the differences between Nardil and Parnate. I am convinced that one of these drugs could make a real difference in the quality of my life and intend to keep looking until I can find a prescriber.
Posted by Phillipa on October 12, 2007, at 18:34:24
In reply to Introduction/ my quest for right medication., posted by TexasSP59 on October 12, 2007, at 17:56:41
My suggestion is to search the archieve for the thread on EMSAM. Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on October 12, 2007, at 19:11:38
In reply to Introduction/ my quest for right medication., posted by TexasSP59 on October 12, 2007, at 17:56:41
Welcome!
Most people find that nardil works best for SP. However, I have a friend who uses Parnate and it works like a charm.
I've been on both for depression. The parnate was stimulating, but didn't brighten my mood. Nardil helped me sleep and I felt very calm on it. I had to discontinue it because it made me lactate.
I had to search high and low for someone to prescribe and MAOI.
Best of luck, I hope you find someone soon.
Maxime
> Greetings-- I'm a 59 YO longtime SP patient (male) who has been down the medication trail from SSRI's to SNRI's and now coming off of Effexor and transitioning to Nortriptyline (tricyclic a-d) because the shrink that I'm seeing is dead-set against MAOI use. My symptom set is truly classic SP.... blushing, tremors, you name it. The reason that I'm posting on this board is to gain information about MAOI use (like to talk to someone who has used the Seligeline(sp?) skin patch for example). I would also like to get a clearer picture of the differences between Nardil and Parnate. I am convinced that one of these drugs could make a real difference in the quality of my life and intend to keep looking until I can find a prescriber.
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Posted by TexasSP59 on October 13, 2007, at 15:32:19
In reply to Re: Introduction/ my quest for right medication. » TexasSP59, posted by Maxime on October 12, 2007, at 19:11:38
I wanted to thank Maxime and Phillipa for their responses to my post. I did find the thread on EMSAM and found it very interesting.
I will continue my search for a pdoc, but may have to wait for price to come down if I use the patch.... looks as if it would, given the fact that the MAOI itself is off-patent. (?)
Posted by Phillipa on October 13, 2007, at 19:48:02
In reply to Re: Introduction/ my quest for right medication., posted by TexasSP59 on October 13, 2007, at 15:32:19
You're welcome wish I could have been of more help. And hope as well that the price comes down and more meds come out in patch form. Good luck!!!!!Phillipa
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