Posted by Jedi on February 4, 2007, at 2:44:49
In reply to Nardil + nortriptyline is working., posted by SLS on December 16, 2006, at 6:36:52
Hi Scott,
I've mixed 100mg nortriptyline with 90mg Nardil with no problems. It worked for me, but after a while it seemed like the nortriptyline was not adding anything over and above the Nardil. It was a good combo for me though with absolutely no sign of serotonin syndrome. However, I wasn't taking all of the other augmentors that you take. The only thing I was adding to the mix was 1mg of clonazepam for the social anxiety.My depression is treatment resistant atypical with social and generalized anxiety. I also have a bipolar component as several medications have put me in a hypomanic state, almost manic. In fact, when I first used Nardil in 1997, when it kicked in, it put me in an almost manic state. It sure felt good at the time, but I'm really careful to watch for it now. Nardil + Geodon did the same thing for a while.
How does your system handle the Topamax? I would like to add something to the Nardil to counteract the severe carbohydrate cravings and associated weight gain. I can't handle any more lowering of my mental capabilities, though. I'm stupid enough already.
Good Luck,
Jedi
> Hi all.
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> I increased my dose of Nardil from 60mg to 75mg a few days ago.
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> I am beginning to respond. The antidepressant effect is unmistakable.
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> Yay!
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> I am afraid, of course, that I will stop responding. It is so early. I'm already preparing my doctor to let me go up to 90mg when I see him next in a few weeks. His only trepidation is that combining Nardil with nortriptyline might produce serotonin syndrome. It is a valid concern, but I doubt it will occur. I am very impatient.
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> Currently:
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> Nardil 75mg
> nortriptyline 100mg
> Lamictal 150mg
> Topamax 100mg
> Abilify 10mg
>
>
> - Scott
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