Posted by anita on January 9, 2000, at 19:48:22
In reply to Important MAOI question, posted by Bill on January 9, 2000, at 12:53:47
Hi,
I think Parnate and Seligiline have less anticholinergic side effects than Nardil or Marplan. Which side effects in particular do you want to avoid?
Parnate is generally stimulating, while Nardil is generally relaxing.anita
> Hello, I have treatment resistant depression and have been on many meds including high dose Effexor XR. I have decided to go on an MAOI. But I cant make my mind up which one to go on. My specific question is:
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> "Which MAOI has the least anti-chloringeric(sp?) side effects?"
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> I was on a TCA and did not like the anti-chloringergic side effects. I want to try to avoid this on the MAOI.
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> Also, I have done best on stimulating antidepresssants so far. Wellbutrin and high dosage Effexor XR I have done best on. Are all the MAOIs stimulating? I know Parnate is the most stimulating but are all of them pretty stimulating?
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> Thanks
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