Posted by Optimist on January 11, 2005, at 17:18:07
In reply to Re: Joining the MAOi club! » Optimist, posted by KaraS on January 11, 2005, at 13:33:41
> Good luck Brian. As someone who is considering the MAOIs myself (but at present is to scared to take that last step) I'm very interested in hearing about your progress. Please keep us posted.
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> P.S. Is your doctor going to prescribe anything for you in case of a hypertensive crisis?I mentioned it first, but she admitted that she didn't know of the appropriate drugs for that. I mentioned the Nif...(sp?) being the most popular and thorazine also being used. She's going to do some additional research on her own concerning it, then we are going to meet in another 4 weeks with our treatment strategy.
I love my pdoc... well er in a professional way at least. :) She seems to be very open minded, with little to no ego. She's not conservative by any means either which I like with regards to types of drugs, and amounts. She seems to push the envelope. I also like the fact that she welcomes my research and input on my future treatment. It makes it very comforting that I have some element of control in this whole thing. I don't know what I'd do if I had a pdoc that only prescribed SSRI's like a lot of people on this board and discourage any kind of input. My appt's are also 45 min long which I like cause we can work on some cognitive therapy as well.
Kara, I wouldn't worry too much about the danger aspects of MAOi's. I think it is honestly overblown and a lot of media/marketing hype. Gathering from the glowing testimonials on this board, combined with the very low incidences of hypertensive crisis and drug interactions it looks like a great choice.
I'm going to follow the 1998 Sunnybrook MAOi diet recommendations, and be careful on any other drugs I put in my body. I'll triple check with internet sources, my pdoc, and pharmicist, so I don't see much danger there either.
I've noticed from reading the archives that you've been inquiring about the MAOi's for quite some time. At least half a year. I'm sure you have enough information at this point, and know it's the right choice, it's just making the decision and following through with it. I have no anxiety about switching at all. Anticipation more than anything.
Good luck what ever you choose.
Brian
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