Posted by Roslynn on July 19, 2011, at 11:03:19
In reply to Re: Recent riluzole experiences? » Roslynn, posted by SLS on July 18, 2011, at 20:02:52
Thank you Scott, you are always helpful.
Roslynn
> > Scott,
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> > So it IS possible to combine a TCA and an MAOI? I was told they could never be combined.
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> I have had this strategy prescribed for me as early as 1983 by Columbia Presbyterian.
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> > Does that mean my pdoc is uneducated about combining the meds
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> Yes.
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> > or is he just extremely cautious?
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> I guess the degree of caution exercised on the part of your doctor when considering this combination will be a liability to you and your pursuit of mental health.
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> You can safely add desipramine and nortriptyline to a MAOI. You might even be able to safely add doxepin or trimipramine. I would advise avoiding imipramine, and especially clomipramine when combining a TCA with a MAOI. This is to avoid precipitating serotonin syndrome.
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> - Scott
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