Posted by Jedi on July 13, 2007, at 2:51:58
In reply to EMSAM / MAOI Augmentation, posted by Darkness At Noon on July 12, 2007, at 7:37:10
> Does anyone have experience augmenting MAOIs (particularly EMSAM) with other meds?
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> There are also references to TCAs, at least those with minimal serotonin effect. Anyone ever try MAOI-TCA and survive to read Psycho-Babble?
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> Thanks for any experiences you can share.
>Hi,
I've never used EMSAM, so no help there. I have augmented the MAOI Nardil with the TCA nortriptyline. There was no problem with this combination for me. The MAOIs can generally be augmented with the non-serotonergic TCAs. I've augmented Nardil with bupropion, though it is offically contraindicated also. Meds I've used with the MAOIs include clonazepam(Klonopin), quetiapine(Seroquel), diphenhydramine hydrochloride(Benadryl), codeine, and others that do not increase serotonin. When augmenting MAOIs it really helps to have a very good psychopharmacologist, and then do lots of research.
Be well,
Jedi
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