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Posted by annabamma on January 9, 2010, at 1:29:55
I am currently taking 15mgs of oral selegine.I've had some real improvement, but I feel I'm not quite 'there' yet. My doctor thinks that I'm at the highest dose for depression, but I think I remember reading somewhere the the dose can be higher. Anybody know? Thanks!
Posted by morganator on January 9, 2010, at 1:36:28
In reply to Oral Selegine, posted by annabamma on January 9, 2010, at 1:29:55
I've heard of people taking up to 20 mgs. I'm surprised your doctor prescribed you oral selegeline and not Emsam. Is this your primary care doc or your psychiatrist?
Posted by linkadge on January 9, 2010, at 7:43:24
In reply to Re: Oral Selegine, posted by morganator on January 9, 2010, at 1:36:28
you could add some phenylelalanine.
http://www.selegiline.com/pea.html
Be careful though, this combination might be stimulating.
Linkadge
Posted by inanimate peanut on January 9, 2010, at 11:48:41
In reply to Re: Oral Selegine, posted by linkadge on January 9, 2010, at 7:43:24
Isn't selegiline a weaker MAOI that Parnate? If you only get partial response here would you consider a switch to Parnate?
Posted by Phillipa on January 9, 2010, at 12:12:40
In reply to Re: Oral Selegine, posted by inanimate peanut on January 9, 2010, at 11:48:41
I think it is? Phillipa
Posted by mtdewcmu on January 9, 2010, at 18:50:23
In reply to Oral Selegine, posted by annabamma on January 9, 2010, at 1:29:55
My source contains the following sentence:
"Some experts report that effective antidepressant doses of oral selegiline are not usually achieved unless doses in the range of 2030 mg/day PO are utilized."
There is no citation.
Posted by mtdewcmu on January 9, 2010, at 18:52:55
In reply to Re: Oral Selegine, posted by mtdewcmu on January 9, 2010, at 18:50:23
> My source contains the following sentence:
>
> "Some experts report that effective antidepressant doses of oral selegiline are not usually achieved unless doses in the range of 2030 mg/day PO are utilized."That should say 20-30 mg/day.
Posted by Laney on January 10, 2010, at 12:39:54
In reply to Re: Oral Selegine, posted by mtdewcmu on January 9, 2010, at 18:52:55
Annabamma,
Are you taking this for depression only? Just curious because I'm looking for something for depression or anhedonia?
Laney
Posted by annabamma on January 10, 2010, at 12:56:35
In reply to Re: Oral Selegine, posted by Laney on January 10, 2010, at 12:39:54
Thanks for the speedy replies!
Yes, I have tried the patch. I had to discontinue because of skin rash on application site. I tried some of the MAOIs years ago- I think Parnate was one of them. Headache,bad complexion and a gain of 20+ bloaty pounds were some of the SE I remember. Selegine is working fairly well so far. I think I need an increase. It's help me lose weight,combined with some other meds, and it gives me a bit of energy and motivation WITHOUT making my wimpy CNS too wired. Yes, I would recommend it for depression and no motivation. It's an old Parkinson's drug, but they found it helped depression in some people.
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