Posted by rod on June 3, 2003, at 9:46:32
In reply to Nardil and Milnacipran - Hypothetical, posted by Marginal on June 3, 2003, at 5:45:24
> Any thoughts on combining Nardil with Milnacipran? I've heard that it's safe to combine Nardil and Rebox (which affects only NE), and Milnacipran is evidently much stronger in area of NE as opposed to serotonin.
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> Looking through posts, I've learned that MAOIs are augmented with other agents more frequently than the daunting warnings would indicate. Even TCAs.
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> I'd love to hear thoughts, examples of combos, etc. thx
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>well, i am sure you can do this in special cases. Only a doctor should decide if such a step is justified in your case. I would not rely on self diagnosis.
But the official drug monograph of milnacipran, section contraindications says:
Do not take with non selective MAO-Inhibitors, selective MAO-B inhibitors, Digitalis and 5-HT1D-Agonists (Sumatriptan...)
It further says it is *not* recommended to coadminister selective MAO-A inhibitors, but can be made under some circumstances.
I hope this helped a little.
take care
Roland
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