Posted by Steeler Tookahn on December 13, 2003, at 12:49:18
In reply to Re: Combination of MAOI and Abilify, posted by cybercafe on December 13, 2003, at 5:13:39
> > > > I have been taking a large dose of Parnate (an MAOI) and 20 mg of Abilify with no problems -at least so far.
> > >
> > > strange thing, did you find that abilify gives you insomnia and parnate gives you insomnia, but when you combine them you don't get insomnia?
> > >
> > > same thing with libido, great on abilify, great on parnate, normal on the combination of the two
> > >
> > > btw i'm taking abilify 4 mg + parnate 40 + ritalin SR 40 tid + clonazepam 2 mg bid
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> >
> > That is EXACTLY what I have have found. I thought I was the only one finding these contra-indications when taking the 2 medicines tohether.
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> how long have you been on them for?
>I've been on 100 mg Parnate for about 4 years and 20mg Abilify for about 4 months. We're slowly reducing the Abilify because i think I am on a much higher dose than I need.
I've also been on Lamictal for about 2 years and thyroid medication.
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