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Posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 4:39:32
You are now reading a violation of policy--a tripley crossed post.
In the opinions of the fine, scentific minds at this board, which could be more conducive to healing the toll chronic depression and anxiety elicits from health?
Posted by g_g_g_unit on January 17, 2010, at 22:04:45
In reply to dex + Xanax or parnate for healing, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 4:39:32
have you ever tried or considered using memantine as adjunct therapy to dex?
Posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 23:38:01
In reply to Re: dex + Xanax or parnate for healing » floatingbridge, posted by g_g_g_unit on January 17, 2010, at 22:04:45
> have you ever tried or considered using memantine as adjunct therapy to dex?
No, I haven't. I didn't quite understand what I read on wiki when I looked it up just now. Do you see it as potentiating the dex, allowing me to decrease?
Thanks ggg,
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Posted by g_g_g_unit on January 18, 2010, at 16:22:28
In reply to Re: dex + Xanax or parnate for healing » g_g_g_unit, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 23:38:01
> > have you ever tried or considered using memantine as adjunct therapy to dex?
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> No, I haven't. I didn't quite understand what I read on wiki when I looked it up just now. Do you see it as potentiating the dex, allowing me to decrease?
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> Thanks ggg,
>i'm not entirely sure, but i think people on the combo were able to lower their dose. i just thought it might help preserve the anti-depressant effect of Dexedrine (and mediate any potential toxicity) since that's what you seem to be responding to best?
> fb
Posted by floatingbridge on January 18, 2010, at 17:42:43
In reply to Re: dex + Xanax or parnate for healing, posted by g_g_g_unit on January 18, 2010, at 16:22:28
Posted by desolationrower on January 24, 2010, at 19:16:59
In reply to dex + Xanax or parnate for healing, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 4:39:32
the best way to heal is to take whatever helps you to live a healthier life.
-d/r
Posted by floatingbridge on January 24, 2010, at 20:32:26
In reply to Re: dex + Xanax or parnate for healing, posted by desolationrower on January 24, 2010, at 19:16:59
> the best way to heal is to take whatever helps you to live a healthier life.
>
> -d/rHi d/r, nice to see you. That's my current tack, if I understand your post correctly. I'm using Dex and Xanax as per my doc's directions in order to have good days. Long term efficacy and affects on health are a concern. Still, I go along, having the best day possible-- to whatever control is mine to exercise.
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Posted by Phillipa on January 27, 2010, at 13:09:42
In reply to Re: dex + Xanax or parnate for healing » desolationrower, posted by floatingbridge on January 24, 2010, at 20:32:26
Fb that's the best anyone can do and hoping your's is going well. Love Phillipa
Posted by Sigismund on February 28, 2010, at 12:37:19
In reply to dex, Xanax, parnate and healing, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 4:01:30
My integrative doctor did say 'don't inhibit MAO-A', but he wouldn't like the Dex either.
This is an either/or?
What are you going to feel like without the 60mg/d Dex on board?
You are hoping the Parnate might help cover that?
Or you are hoping to cut the Dex almost out and add a little Parnate?
Posted by floatingbridge on February 28, 2010, at 12:37:20
In reply to Re: dex, Xanax, parnate and healing, posted by Sigismund on January 17, 2010, at 14:35:07
> My integrative doctor did say 'don't inhibit MAO-A', but he wouldn't like the Dex either.
I don't know enough to understand the implications of mao-a or b. Will look this up
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> This is an either/or?>
> What are you going to feel like without the 60mg/d Dex on board?Ummm. Pretty cr*ppy. Maybe non-functional.
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> You are hoping the Parnate might help
cover that?Yes. Could this be a pipe dream? (One of my grandmother's expressions.)
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> Or you are hoping to cut the Dex
almost out and add a little Parnate?Maybe.
Thanks, Sigi
Posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2010, at 12:37:21
In reply to Re: dex, Xanax, parnate and healing, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 16:24:15
fb isn't Sigi a doll??? Love him. Love Phillipa
Posted by bulldog2 on February 28, 2010, at 12:41:10
In reply to o.k. last parnate question--honest, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 3:52:16
> One week to consult-- .
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> Crudely put, is parnate more toxic than dexedrine Xanax (there is the 50mg of pristiq that may or may not be effective on the mix)? Any opinions?
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> I have somatic symptoms and concerns about taxing my body. Currently it takes about 60mg of dex to keep me afloat.
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> I'm working on depression / anxiety and the toll they've taken on my health. I wonder of a low dose of parnate would be more appropriate for slow healing.
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> O.K. Thanks again--and apologies to anyone who may have tired of my past obsession about emsam.
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> fb
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>Probably less toxic. Works with your body in a more natural way than a stimulant.
Posted by Willful on February 28, 2010, at 12:41:11
In reply to Re: o.k. last parnate question--honest, posted by bulldog2 on January 17, 2010, at 8:15:12
I definitely agree with bulldog on this. Dexedrine is clearly more toxic..
And don't worry about asking questions!.... that's what we're here for --as well as asking our own... :)
Willful
Posted by Phillipa on February 28, 2010, at 12:41:11
In reply to o.k. last parnate question--honest, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 3:52:16
One week? I'm excited for you!!!!! Feeling better? Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on February 28, 2010, at 12:41:12
In reply to o.k. last parnate question--honest, posted by floatingbridge on January 17, 2010, at 3:52:16
I would think that Parnate would be less taxing on your body than Dexedrine when you think of what dexedrine is ... speed. I know it's been a lifesaver for you, but hopefully the Parnate will be as well. Are you going to take any dexedrine with the Parnate?
BTW, you can never ask too many questions. :)
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