Posted by jujube on September 26, 2004, at 17:45:22
In reply to Re: CYMBALTA Side Effects Reports, posted by VelvetElvis on September 26, 2004, at 1:49:35
I appreciate your taking the time to respond, and your words of warning. I had asked my doctor if it was ok to take the Rhodolia with the AD, and he didn't have a problem (but he is not familiar with Rhodiola). I was a little concerned when I came across some additional information that said it works on MAO, but is not a MAO inhibitor. I know that combining a MAO inhibitor with a SSRI can be risky and probably dangerous.
I had previously asked my doctor if I could supplement with amino acids (these are not herbal). He is more familiar with these, and didn't have a problem with supplementation. As a result, I will likely stay away from the Rhodiola and try something like Picamilon (which I have heard is quite good for anxiety and could potentially be motivating) and, possibly DL-Phenylalanine once the AD has had a chance to kick in.
Thanks again for your advice it is much appreciated.
Tamara
> I'm not chemist.
>
> I can still tell you that it's usualy a bad idea to mix suppliments with pharmacuticals. Choose one or the other. If the med you are on isn't working, don't add suppliments. Get your dose increased or your med changed. The fewer variables you introduce into the process, the easier it will be to find a med or combination of meds that work for you.
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