Posted by JayBTV2 on January 28, 2010, at 8:50:37
In reply to Re: What drugs/agents increase dopamine?, posted by bleauberry on January 27, 2010, at 17:16:58
> > I am curious though what other agents supposedly increase dopamine as I certainly think that giving one a try is worth a shot. My current pdoc is not a fan of the MAOI's, and knowing the side effects, I can't blame her though I am getting desperate to find something that works!
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> Side effects of Parnate are often found to be at least as tolerable as SSRIs/SNRIs, more tolerable than TCAs, and sometimes friendlier than any of them. Side effects are overblown by false hype. Go to revolutionhealth or askapatient.com and see what users have to say...side effects are usually precictable, tolerable with proper titration, and lessen significantly within a couple months. While other ADs score an average of 3.6 on a 1 to 5 scale, Parnate scores a 4.2.
>I wouldn't personally recommend it but Emsam patch also effects dopamine. Technically an MAOi but it doesn't have any dietary restrictions at low doses and definitely increases dopamine....
I'm personally trying Parnate (about a month in) and I think it's starting to help quite a bit. But I definitely consider myself lucky to have a doctor who'd prescribe one. Emsam though I think most docs would since there's really no risk....the patch is expensive though if your insurance won't cover it.
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