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Posted by Searchlight on October 2, 2003, at 0:13:53
I have tried one the tricyclics (in the 80s) and several of the SSRIs with some luck on Prozac. I have also tried a few other things to augment the SSRIs like Provigil (and considered Geodon but decided against it) and a combo of two SSRIs. Prozac was the only thing that helped (for a whopping 10 years- I was lucky!) But now on my 8th SSRI, I am sick of the anhedonia and severe lack of energy so I am considering an MAOI for real this time. I have always been weary of them (a close relative is on one and has been for 15+ years) because of diet and potential blood-pressure problems. Anyone facing the same dilemna? If so, would you please post your concerns and or advice, I would really like to hear others thoughts on this.
Posted by craig getty on October 2, 2003, at 6:12:39
In reply to SSRIs vs MAOIs for atypical depression, posted by Searchlight on October 2, 2003, at 0:13:53
I had tried all the ssri's and other new ones and they all eventually pooped out. I also did the combo thing (prozac and wellbutrin...with ritalin) (wellbutrin with effexor...with provigil) and everything pooped out. I've been on nardil for over four months and i recommend it. the diet restrictions are overrated. just be prepared for it to take several weeks to kick in. there's still the possibility that it could eventually poop out, too - but for now it's great.
> I have tried one the tricyclics (in the 80s) and several of the SSRIs with some luck on Prozac. I have also tried a few other things to augment the SSRIs like Provigil (and considered Geodon but decided against it) and a combo of two SSRIs. Prozac was the only thing that helped (for a whopping 10 years- I was lucky!) But now on my 8th SSRI, I am sick of the anhedonia and severe lack of energy so I am considering an MAOI for real this time. I have always been weary of them (a close relative is on one and has been for 15+ years) because of diet and potential blood-pressure problems. Anyone facing the same dilemna? If so, would you please post your concerns and or advice, I would really like to hear others thoughts on this.
Posted by oxcart on October 2, 2003, at 8:54:59
In reply to SSRIs vs MAOIs for atypical depression, posted by Searchlight on October 2, 2003, at 0:13:53
Searchlight,
I have been through the same problems with meds. In 1994 I started on L-Tryptophan. 1-2 gram at night in orange juice with b-6 and sometimes melatonin. Talk with your Dr. It has worked wonders with me! Bios Biochemicals is a good source (pharmaceutical grade).Best, Oxcart
Posted by matthhhh on October 2, 2003, at 17:02:33
In reply to Re: SSRIs vs MAOIs for atypical depression » Searchlight, posted by oxcart on October 2, 2003, at 8:54:59
hey there, do u know of the website address where you get your tryptophan from. I just ordered some cheap pure tryptophan- 4 ounces for $12. I guess there is a rule in the states that companies are only allowed to advertise tryptophan for veternary use. Do u know anything about this?
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