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Re: MAOIs c/ other antidepressants

Posted by Cam W. on January 31, 2000, at 22:12:19

In reply to Re: MAOIs c/ other antidepressants, posted by Cam W. on January 31, 2000, at 22:08:33

> > Thanks for the responses. First off, I am aware of the potential risks of mixing MAOI's c/ other meds. However, there are two important points I failed to mention in my initial posting; MAOIs have been safely and effectively taken concurrently with drugs such as Lithium, Wellbutrin, some TCAs, and others as well (see Ask an Expert-Mental Health, or Dr. Goldberg's site for relevant info). As far as ECT is concerned, I did have a brief trial four years ago. The results were, to say the least, undesireable-I experienced visual hallucinations without the benefits of symptom relief. Furthermore, I think I have gotten all I'm going to get out of taking Nardil straight up. Consequently, I am opting to proceed with the polypharmacy approach.
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> Mark - Thanks for the info. Work closely with your doctor and share your research with him/her. If you are willing (and it sounds like you are) your doctor should be open to trying a polypharm approach. Sorry to hear about your ECT experience. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress, we would all be interested. - Cam W.
Mark - One more thing, if your doctor still refuses to do the polypharm after you show him the research, ask him why he/she is reluctant and tell him you will sign a waiver absolving him in case of any serious event. If you and your doc work together there should be little chance of a problem. - Cam W.


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