Posted by blueberry on January 28, 2006, at 4:43:49
In reply to When to consider MAOI therapy?, posted by Colleen D. on January 27, 2006, at 19:26:28
Colleen,
Could you please tell me about doxepin? I am interested in it for sleep only. What dose do you take? Morning hangover? Side effects during the day? How fast for it to put you to sleep? Sleep quality?
I'm really sorry you feel bad. I have no experience with MAOIs. They seem to be like everything else...they work great for some people and lousy for others...some people get intense side effects and some don't.
I noticed that all your meds except doxepin are serotonin based. It might be worth looking at anything that targets other neuro's besides serotonin. Just as one example, something like prozac + zyprexa, because the combo has significant norepinephrine and dopamine enhancement. Anything different.
It might be an idea to try things with a rapid onset before trying something slower. For example, a few days trial of ritalin, then adderall. A few days trial of xanax (whether it makes sense or not).
On the natural side, cheap and fast acting trials could include DL-Phenylalanine 500mg with breakfast. Tyrosine 250mg-500mg 1 to 3 times a day. Rhodiola Rosea herb (dopamine and serotonin). If any are to help, they will do so in 1 to 3 days usually. Maybe even st johns wort, except that it is slow acting...though it does boost dopamine, norepinephrine, and gaba function in addition to serotonin.
Anyway, I'm wishing you a smooth day. When you get a chance, could you please share with me your answers to my questions about doxepin? Thanks!
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