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Posted by Edward on February 25, 2000, at 3:56:21
I have used Phenelzine for about 14 years, with good results early on. Must now discontinue its use due to
severe maoi-induced insomnia and daytime hypersomnolence. Would like to hear from someone with similar experience who has successfully made transition from a MAOI to a non-maoi medication.
Posted by Scott L. Schofield on February 29, 2000, at 7:24:10
In reply to Alternative med(s) for long term MAOI user?, posted by Edward on February 25, 2000, at 3:56:21
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> I have used Phenelzine for about 14 years, with good results early on. Must now discontinue its use due to
> severe maoi-induced insomnia and daytime hypersomnolence. Would like to hear from someone with similar experience who has successfully made transition from a MAOI to a non-maoi medication.
>
What about Parnate?Effexor (venlafaxine) might be a good choice.
- Scott
Posted by Edward on February 29, 2000, at 13:24:39
In reply to Re: Alternative med(s) for long term MAOI user?, posted by Scott L. Schofield on February 29, 2000, at 7:24:10
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> > Scott: Thanks for your kind reply to my post.
I did try the switch from Nardil (Phenelzine) to Parnate several years back and could not make the transition. Efflexor is an interesting idea - I am not familiar with the drug so will do some research and discuss it with my Psych Doc. Effexor seems to be frequently referenced on this chat line - will add another post and see if other users have had success. Thanks again for your reply.
Posted by Cindy W on February 29, 2000, at 20:49:16
In reply to Thanks Scott, posted by Edward on February 29, 2000, at 13:24:39
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> > > Scott: Thanks for your kind reply to my post.
> I did try the switch from Nardil (Phenelzine) to Parnate several years back and could not make the transition. Efflexor is an interesting idea - I am not familiar with the drug so will do some research and discuss it with my Psych Doc. Effexor seems to be frequently referenced on this chat line - will add another post and see if other users have had success. Thanks again for your reply.
I've never tried MAOI's but have found Effexor-XR to be helpful with depression and also somewhat helpful for OCD symptoms (am on 300 mg/day, with no side effects I'm aware of except for occasional dizziness which goes away). --Cindy W
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