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Sal's List - Selegiline ?? Sal and Elizabeth

Posted by Judy on June 15, 2001, at 10:47:18

In reply to More about Sal's list, posted by Elizabeth on June 14, 2001, at 15:53:17

> > MAOI-B - Selegiline, an antidepressant almost comparable to Phenelzine at 60 mg.

>More activating than phenelzine; no propensity for weight gain, and less orthostatic hypotension

Arrrgggghhhh! Why won't Selegiline work for me???

Nardil is the only AD my depression/dysthymia/anxiety ever completely responded to but I can't tolerate it physically. I took up to 60 mg/day of Selegiline for about 6 months, was blissfully free of side effects, and for one day each week I felt like I was 'getting somewhere' - but I never quite made it over the hump. I begged for an increased dosage or an augmenter but was told it wouldn't be prudent since Selegiline had no track record at that time as an AD and not enough was known about taking higher doses, etc.

My gut instinct is that Selegiline may be part of the answer I've been seeking for 16+ years... maybe the transdermal patch?...but I can't wait the year or more until it's approved (if it ever is). I'm too old and tired to play this AD 'game' anymore. I think I give up.


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