Posted by octothorpe on May 1, 2008, at 16:39:31
In reply to Considering an MAOI, posted by David G on May 1, 2008, at 13:04:59
Hi David. Here is my experience:
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> 1) Has anyone tried a patch and if so, what did you think?Have tried it. It was energizing but too anxiety provoking for me. It might be the best MAOI to try first, since at the lowest dose you do not need to follow the low tyramine diet.
> 2) What kind of antihistamine do you take if you have a cold/flu? Any problems with anti-biotics?
Stay away from anything with Dextromethorphan (commonly labeled "DM"). MAOI Warnings are pretty good (and abundant) on over the counter cold medicine. For congestion you can take Guaifenesin (just not "DM"). I haven't had to take any antibiotics, and don't usually take anything for cold/flu.
> 3) I've seen mention of intestinal problems but is that really from the drug or is that from (unknowingly) eating things from the Do Not Eat list? I've also seen contradictions regarding if fish can be eaten or not.
No intestinal problems other than gas, :( SE from the med. Other than the lowest dose of Emsam, you need to watch the diet, but it's not hard.
Fresh fish is fine, including canned tuna (eat within 48 hours after opening). Stay away from anything pickled, aged or smoked.
> 4) If you have tried different MAOI's, which ones did you like or not? Why?
I've tried parnate, emsam, and nardil, which I am currently on. They say parnate is energizing... it gave me severe hypotension and made me sleepy, but it helped some. Emsam, too much anxiety so I couldn't continue. Nardil, sleepiness in the afternoon but I've had *incredible* *incredible* relief from depression and anxiety. That is after an untold number of meds over the past 30 years.
> 5) I've seen reference to MAOI's increasing respiration infections like bronchitus and sinusitus? Anyone have input on that?
No such issues with me.
Your mileage may vary, etc... :)>
> Thanks!
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