Posted by JohnX2 on May 15, 2002, at 18:44:27
In reply to Re: selegiline » JohnX2, posted by christophrejmc on May 15, 2002, at 18:22:45
> > Was there any information that says that Selegiline is any
> > more dangerous than a medication like Parnate?
>
> None that I could find... At the doses used for depression, it's probably about the same. I think transdermal selegiline would be much safer than Parnate at equivalent doses (assuming that most of the side-effects are due to its l-amphetamine & l-methamphetamine metabolites).
>
> > Also Christopherjmc, are you still take selegiline (you were
> > doing a trial a few weeks back If I recall) ?
>
> I couldn't tolerate it past 30mg (mainly due to cardiovascular side-effects). I really didn't get much out of it besides anxiety.
>That's too bad. At least you gave it a good run. I know its really
hard to try and change medicines..have to be really brave.> How has lithium been so far? Has it affected your memory or cognition at all?
>I've only been on the lithium since Monday. So far I haven't really
experienced any adverse effects. I haven't had a hypomanic episode.
I hope it gives me an AD boost. I'm glad I didn't feel like the medicine
was dragging me into the toilet after a few days like other people have
reported. Cross my fingers...Take Care,
John> -Chris
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