Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 912950

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Why Parnate?

Posted by zana on August 19, 2009, at 9:54:38

I have been on meds for over 20 years for MDD. At first prozac was like a miracle. When that pooped out I started the typical long and tortuous trip through all the ADs, the AP's,stimulants, mood stabilizers, you get the picture. I am currently on:
Pristiq
Wellbutrin
Remeron
Provigil
Gabapentin
Klonopin
Rispidal
Seroquel
I would say I am in partial remission. I am out of bed but not experiencing much, OK no real happiness and don't feel motivated to do anything.
I tried the Emsam patch and had a pretty good response but had to discontinue it because I developed a rash in my mouth. Is there any reason to think that Parnate would work better?
I'm willing to try anything but it would take so long to get off what I'm on and I just don't see any guarantee that Parnate would be more effective. So I'm curious as to why people are such big proponents of Parnate.
Thanks
Zana


 

Re: Why Parnate? » zana

Posted by Phillipa on August 19, 2009, at 10:53:22

In reply to Why Parnate?, posted by zana on August 19, 2009, at 9:54:38

Zana good question. I too would love to know. Phillipa

 

Re: Why Parnate? » zana

Posted by SLS on August 19, 2009, at 11:03:42

In reply to Why Parnate?, posted by zana on August 19, 2009, at 9:54:38

> So I'm curious as to why people are such big proponents of Parnate.

I'm not sure what kind of explanation you are looking for.

The terse answer to your question is "because it works".

It is just another drug that you may never have tried before.

Why would you expect a guarantee from anyone? I'm hoping that no one here is silly enough to offer one. Were you offered a guarantee by your doctor for each of the drugs he has tried on you?

I think if you were to poll psychiatrists who were practicing before Prozac came along and who were still comfortable prescribing MAOIs, you would find the pervasive opinion that these drugs will provide a greater rate of success than any other class of antidepressant. The reason that they are not a doctor's first choice is because of the dangers involved with maintaining a low-tyramine diet and avoiding certain drug combinations. Unfortunately, some doctors leave it as their last choice and have their patients taking a handful of ineffective drugs instead.

In defense of those doctors who are reluctant to use MAOIs, they have to be sure that a patient is a candidate for taking them. It takes a certain amount of functionality and responsibility on the part of the patient to manage their diet and drug restrictions.


- Scott

 

Re: Why Parnate?

Posted by shasling on August 19, 2009, at 15:52:52

In reply to Why Parnate?, posted by zana on August 19, 2009, at 9:54:38

Parnate is a very fast acting medication,most users will have some sort of effect between 1-3 days,this is not documented just from my observations over the year.

Its also nicknamed the nuclear bomb of anti depressants,its actions are quite potent.


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