Posted by Nadezda on October 17, 2008, at 8:07:17
In reply to clarification » Jnew12, posted by azalea on October 16, 2008, at 22:20:04
The case that you reported is from 1965. If you're trying to warn someone about the possible risk of death from combining two meds, basing that on a lot more information than one case from 1965 would seem more helpful. There are singular cases of all sorts of unusual reactions to meds, especially maois. I'm also no expert, so I can't say whether a combination of nardil and adderall is safe or not in general. More likely, it should be prescribed by the individual case, by someone with some knowledge of the individual's reactions to meds. But while one needs to be careful with Maois, there are all sorts of proscribed drugs/foods out there which are safe for most people. This is not to say that there aren't foods/drugs that are dangerous, but that one-time or vague prohibitions don't contain enough information.
I did wonder, though, Jnew12, if any of your doctors is overseeing all your medications?. It really isn't a good idea to try things without consulting-- with an Maoi especially you could happen upon something that wouldn't be safe. You really shouldn't try to self- medicate. Just in case you have some sort of reaction, you need someone who can respond knowledgeably to your situation, which no one can if none of your physicians knows everything you're taking. I would choose one of them, and decide to work things out under his/her supervision.
Nadezda
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