Posted by katekite on July 2, 2002, at 10:30:40
In reply to Help Antidepressant for Musician , posted by linkadge on July 1, 2002, at 17:31:42
I really liked moclobemide. It's not available in the US but that didn't stop me: it is commonly used for depression and anxiety in Europe, Japan, etc, there may be politics getting in the way of approval in the US. Getting it is something one would have to research on one's own.
Moclobemide is a maoi but has no food restrictions and a good side effect profile. It inhibits the 'reuptake' of dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin. The reason I think of it for 'musicality' is that a study showed it to actually improve sex for some non-depressed people. I felt I could concentrate better and actually feel more with it, really deep feeling. As I took it for longer this effect was less pronounced but it was certainly there short term.
The other nice thing about maois is that people who respond tend to do so quickly, often within a week or so, so you could try it quickly and know one way or another, rather than the six weeks for ssris.Other drugs you might consider: the stimulants (adderall or ritalin) if you have attentional problems. Know in a couple days if will help.
Other older maois.
Desipramine, remeron, effexor, serzone.
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