Posted by bulldog2 on April 19, 2008, at 18:24:04
In reply to Re: Question For Scott » bulldog2, posted by SLS on April 19, 2008, at 15:13:16
> Hi Bulldog2.
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> This is conjecture:
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> > Currently doing deplin + Sam-e and getting a decent response thought not in remission.
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> Deplin can take 2-3 months to begin working. I think a brief "blip" response in the first week might indicate that things are heading in the right direction. Deplin produces an increase in S-AMe. Not only do I feel that the S-AMe is unecessary, it might even produce some dysphoria.
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> > Could I get by with a lower dose of Nardil such as 45 mg.
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> I would lower the dosage of Nardil only if you are having a difficult time tolerating side effects. I don't believe that you can lower an effective dosage of Nardil by adding Deplin.
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> > Also at lower doses is there less chance of a hypertensive crisis if I eat the wrong foods.
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> Sort of. The only thing is, this is probably at a dosage significantly lower than is necessary to maintain an antidepressant effect. In reality, it depends on the percentage of MAO being inhibited in the gut. I don't happen to know what the threshold is for reducing the tyramine reaction.
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> I apologize if I didn't get to your questions earlier.
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> - Scott
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>Currently not on any ads. Thinking of starting Nardil. I was just wondering if I am elevating neurotransmitters via deplin if I might get by on less Nardil?
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