Posted by mattw84 on September 16, 2004, at 14:44:45
In reply to Cymbalta Newbie and Psycho-Babble Newbie, posted by BorgMan on September 16, 2004, at 10:06:40
Welcome! I too am green to this board, but I also have noticed that the group is very much so supportive; unlike many of the others....
I am shocked that any doctor would prescribe two MAOI's simultaneously! :^O Regardless, my understanding is that MAOI's are typically the last resort, but most often the most effective of the arsenal! If you have had serotonin syndrome I suspect, that your serotonin levels are (Or have been) more than 'adequate' as far as is concerned for depressive symptoms. Cymbalta is likely a great change of pace, in addition it will hit another neurotransmitter, norepinephrine, which is quickly changing the way causes of depression are viewed. Have you tried Effexor yet? Cymbalta is very similar to Efxr as far as pharmacology is concerned, except it acts on norepinephrine at it's standard dose. As the last poster mentioned you may be putting yourself at a slight risk of Serotonin Syndrome again. Since you are already taking prozac, you might consider asking for a strictly SNRI such as Edronax or Strattera. Or Wellbutrin might also proove beneficial. Best of luck and welcome!
Matt
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