Posted by Ktemene on December 30, 2004, at 2:34:49
In reply to Floaters, hypotension and MAOIs, posted by KaraS on December 30, 2004, at 0:46:22
> I've recently developed eye floaters and I'm wondering if that could be a problem for my plan to start on an MAOI. I've read that hypotension can cause floaters and MAOIs can cause low blood pressure... so now I"m wondering if this wouldn't be a bad move.
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> Ironically, I had been worried about a hypertensive crisis making the floaters worse but from the limited reading I've done so far, it appears that the low blood pressure is more dangerous here.
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> If anyone can add some information or advice, I'd be very grateful.
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> Thanks,
> KHi Kara,
I have heard that a lot of things can cause eye floaters, and of course most of us were born with floaters. I remember noticing my floaters as a child and telling my grandmother, which was a big mistake. She promptly gave me a big nasty dose of castor oil on the theory that pretty much anything could be cured by castor oil. My grandmother was right about a lot of things, but she was wrong about castor oil and the floaters. I still have them. Most of the time I don't notice them, but they are always there.
If you have noticed a lot of floaters quite recently that you are sure you didn't have before, then you might have an infection or the beginning of a retinal detachment. Is there some reason that makes you think that your floaters are caused by hypotension? Have you had problems with hypotension before? And are you having any other symptoms that might be caused by hypotension like fainting or getting dizzy when you stand up suddenly? Do you take your own blood pressure or get your bp checked at a local clinic or pharmacy?
I was sorry that your Selegiline trial did not work out, and I was hoping that Parnate (or Nardil) would work for you. I am still using Selegiline and DLPA (and Adderall and Provigil). But I have added Remeron to my cocktail to deal with Selegiline-insomnia and anxiety caused by my work situation. (Gosh, that seems like a lot of medication when I write it out. But I don't take Adderall and Provigil every day, and I only use them for ADD.) I can really recommend Remeron for great sleep and anxiety reduction. I tried Niacinamide after you and Larry recommended it, and it also is helping.
Ktemene
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