Posted by ace on May 29, 2003, at 21:37:24
In reply to Parnate, Mirapex, etc. » ace, posted by Jack Smith on May 28, 2003, at 16:36:02
> As crazy as it sounds, I do not want to try an MAOI for a while because I am afraid it WILL work. You see, I am so scared of poopout that I fear that if I get on an MAOI and then it poops out, I will never be able to find a suitable replacement.Hmmm...I have some good thoughts on this. There is a few options.
1. Have Nardil and Parnate. When one dies switch to the other. I have heard of people doing this throughout their lives - it works for them.
2. Stop the medication altogether for one week. Re-start.
3. Raise dose.
4. Augment.
So, I intend to try several things before an MAOI. I will probably start with Parnate just because of its slightly favorable s/e profile over Nardil. Esp. the fact that it does not seem to cause as much sedation. My current med regime is Effexor 225 and WB 300, I am probably going to replace WB with mirapex OR possibly add in Lamictal to see if my doctor's hints that I may be Bipolar II are true. Good luck and I am glad that Nardil is back for you. Your posts have always been an inspiration because it reminds me that if all else fails, Nardil is there.
So glad to hear my posts help. Like I've said Nardil kills depression and kills it big time! Of course, when you first start there might be a rocky ride, but patience will see things work out aright.
>
> JACKReally hope things work out for you,
Ace.
poster:ace
thread:229578
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030525/msgs/230095.html