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Posted by BRC on October 28, 2004, at 13:59:56
Hi, I am on Lexapro and Remeron. I bought some nicotine replacement patches today to help me quite the smokeless tobacco habbit. But the label on the box of patches says check with your doctor if you are on AD's
I know most meds are dangerous with MAOI's and Buproprion is used for smokeing cessation. Is this what they are referring to.
BRC
Posted by linkadge on October 28, 2004, at 14:20:42
In reply to Are nicotine patches safe while taking Antidepress, posted by BRC on October 28, 2004, at 13:59:56
I would start at the lowest dose. I certainly experienced some interaction while taking prozac and nicotine. It is important to note however, that I was not smoking at the time, I simply tried nicotine to combat fatigue.
Linkadge
Posted by BRC on October 28, 2004, at 19:18:03
In reply to Re: Are nicotine patches safe while taking Antidepress, posted by linkadge on October 28, 2004, at 14:20:42
Thanks for the info.
BRC
Posted by Sebastian on October 30, 2004, at 20:10:45
In reply to Are nicotine patches safe while taking Antidepress, posted by BRC on October 28, 2004, at 13:59:56
yes! Nicotine is an anti-depresant. The only AD I would say to not mix with nicotine is bupropion, it will raise blood pressure, not much though.
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