Posted by Ant-Rock on August 8, 2000, at 11:35:04
In reply to Re: Parnate trail and ECT, posted by Stephanie L. on August 4, 2000, at 18:51:38
> > Steeler,
> > I agree with Shellie. I would give other augmentors a try before I jumped into ECT. This is just my opinion, but I am not comfortable with the safety of ECT.
> > As far as parnate goes, you may need a higher dose your 2nd or 3rd time on it, at least that is how I found it to be. I also would give parnate a full 3-4 weeks to experience full effectiveness.
> > Just my 2 cents.
> > Good luck,
> > Anthony
>
>
> Steeler: I had an experience very similar to yours. My longtime MAO antidepressant, Nardil, stopped working after l2 years. Like you, I augmented it with lamictal, depakote, lithium, etc. etc.
> None of them helped. (I had also unsuccessly tried several of the newer ADs - I got off Nardil to do this.) I also tried a course of ECT, which did nothing. What ended up working was adding to the Nardil Wellbutrin and Vivactil (a tricyclate that is more energizing than other TCAs.)This combination is supposed to be very dangerous because of the way Nardil interacts with other meds. However, I have a doctor who is very experienced, and I also did a consult with an out-of-state psychopharmgist (I had read one of his books in which he talked positively about combining MAOIs with other ADs) I have been on this combination for 2 years with no side effects.Stephanie,
Would it be possible to let me know the name of the book that describes combining MAOIs with other ADs. This info would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Anthony
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