Posted by azalea on October 16, 2008, at 19:58:11
In reply to Re: Nardil and the f-its..., posted by stargazer2 on October 16, 2008, at 18:01:42
Perhaps selegiline might be something to consider if Nardil doesn't work out. Selegiline is an MAOI and is partly metabolized to l-methamphetamine. Emsam (transdermal selegiline) provides lower levels of amphetamine metabolites than the oral formulation.
FYI, selegiline should not be started until 14 days after discontinuing Nardil.
> So you think dexedrine and Nardil is a safer combination for me?
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> I may ask my doc tomorrow about this but I'm sure he will just give me that look that says either way I am playing with a combination he does not feel comfortable prescribing.
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> I take the generic Adderall with Nardil but it was based on my research and understanding of the risks. He has not prescribed the combination to me. I just had left over amphets from when I was unable to get real Adderall-XR which I was taking in combination with Celexa and Wellbutrin a few years ago.
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> I have a few Nifedepine left and that is what I used to treat the episode of hypertension from the Nardil/ Amphet combo. I currently only take a tiny amount (5 mg) maybe once or twice a day, that's enough for me but I don't have such a driven job as you do in sales.
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> Good luck, I know how much of a struggle it is. I have had issues with depression for 20-30 years. It doesn't ever go away but I can now accept it and hopefully always find a treatment (which hasn't always been the case). I lost many jobs over the years due to this illness.
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> I am the one that thinks my diagnosis is not just depression but also ADD and I have kind of proven it to my doc, by treating it successfully with a stimulant for the past year.
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> I don't know where I would be (Yes I do) without doing the research and trying things on my own.
> There is nothing more profound than getting it right without medical advice. I gave up strictly following my doctors advice after about 20 years of a marginal existence. So I know it pays to try some unconventional treatments.
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> SG
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