Posted by jerrympls on January 27, 2004, at 19:53:59
In reply to Is it hard to get a doc to prescribe a MAOI?, posted by Rainee on January 27, 2004, at 19:35:13
> Nothing seems to work for me.. I need some life in me.. weight gain? do they make you gain weight?
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> at the end .. I have hardly any life left in me and my family needs me.MAOI's are pwoerful antidepressants and usually work whennothing else has. There are two in the US (I believe) Parnate and Nardil. Parnate is more stimulating than Nardil - however I have hear more success stories from Nardil. I gained weight on Nardil, however, that doesn't happen to everyone.
As far as finding a doctor to prescribe one of them - I would try to find a psychiatrist or psychopharmocologist at a Teaching/Research University. Family docs are afraid to prescribe them due to the diet restrictions. I would say your chances are in favor of finding a doc who will prescribe an MAOI.
Good luck....
Jerry
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