Posted by jd on February 13, 2000, at 4:36:04
In reply to Re: All that's old is new again..., posted by ryan_s on February 12, 2000, at 23:40:46
Ryan,
I can sympathize with your frustration. Shy of a point-blank question "Do you prescribe MAOIs?", you might consider this one: "Do you have much experience in treating refractory depression."
Most any doctor who can truthfully answer yes to this question have used MAOIs in his or her practice. This is not to say that all such doctors would agree that you should try an MAOI first-off: they will want to make sure that the other easier possibilities really have been explored. (For example, you don't mention whether you've tried wellbutrin, effexor, or tricyclics--these might merit a trial first.) But at least you'll be working with someone who understands MAOIs as a viable (if complicated) treatment option rather than simply being afraid of them like many less experienced MDs.Best of luck to you,
jd
> i have suffered from severe depression for about two years and have not found any relief from the ever crippling symptoms of depression. prozac, paxil, buspar, remoron, celexa, zyprexa, and seroquel have not done the trick. i am fed up with the drugs. all of the antidepressants take away the emotion that was once in my life. all that i want is a general sense of well being
> the solution in my opinion is to try the older maoi inhibitors, but there is a problem. the problem is that my doctor will not perscribe me any maoi's in fear of liability. the depression has been so horrible that i do not want to wake up in the morning and face life. i want to call local pdocs and ask directly "do you perscribe maoi's?" or is there a better way, other than asking a question. please help.
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> looking for happiness,
> ryan
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