Posted by Ilene on January 31, 2004, at 8:36:24
In reply to Re: MAOI diet during drug washout » Ilene, posted by gardenergirl on January 30, 2004, at 20:24:08
> Vicoprofen is like Vicodin but it contains ibuprofen instead of acetominophin. According to a software program I have that can check drug interactions, Nardil and Vicoprofen are not a complete no-no. Caution is advised as combo may increase risk of hypotension, CNS depression. My dentist checked and felt that this would be okay for me. I didn't have to take them for more then a few days.
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What's the software program called? More important, what sources does it cite for the information?> I also bought an automatic BP cuff. I'm glad your pdoc is on the ball with the MAOI. I have to admit, my scrip is from my primary care physician. I requested the Nardil and had done a lot of research beforehand. I actually knew (probably still do) more than he does about it, and I feel pretty confident about my judgement in this. But it's really unusual for a GP to prescribe an MAOI. Many pdocs won't even touch them.
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Oh yes. I don't think my pdoc wants to admit how much she *doesn't* know.> It is SO nice not to get headaches or migraines anymore! Perhaps it was anxiety. I am finding, through psychotherapy, that I did and do have more anxiety than I was aware of. In addition, Nardil gave me an immediate boost of confidence, which also helped me realize I was anxious.
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It was *years* before I realized I was abnormally anxious. Only after I read a non-US definition of GAD.> I ran Ultracet and Nardil and no interactions were found. So you should be okay with that.
I still need to convince the docs. They are ultra-cautious.
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> I feel for you about the cheese and asian food. It is really difficult in restaurants, trying to order. Some places are more accomodating than others in going over ingredients. I am thinking I might print out a card with a list of the no-no's on it. Then I can just hand it to the server to give to the chef and ask what they recommend or ask them to check on a specific dish or two. Visiting friends or family is tough too. I feel really high maintenance. And there is always the question of why you have this diet. Sometimes it is easier, particulary in restaurants, to describe it more as an allergy.
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> Take care,
> ggI'm glad (envious, actually) that you are doing so well. I'm not going to have the eating-in-restaurant or visiting-friends-or-family problem for a few months. I have no social life right now, and there is no family to visit.
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