Posted by KS on April 7, 2001, at 12:11:37
In reply to I use Parnate 3 months a year., posted by Bradley on April 6, 2001, at 10:07:46
> I've also been thinking about selegiline. Look it up on biospychiatry.com, they've got some really encouraging things to say about selegiline and its effects on depression. Has anyone ever given you a good enough reason why the effects of Parnate only last 3 months for you? It seems that this might be more common : check other replies to my initial posting. Cheers, KS.
> Parnate elimintates my treatment resistant depression quickly, but only works for 3 months. Then I try other things the rest of the year. So far I have'nt found anything that is as efficatious as Parnate. The diet has not been a problem for me. I'm thinking of trying Selegeline later in the year. There must be something available that will work like Parnate for me and last long term. Good luck.
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> > I have so-called "treatment-resistant" depression (with some anxiety thrown in). I've been tried on all sorts of antidepressants and they have not benefitted me much. The only one that made a moderate improvement was Effexor XR 150mg bd (i.e., 300mg daily). Although it helps somewhat, it tends to level off or blunt ALL my feelings - good and bad. Anyone else found this? I've been told that I should try an MAOI like Parnate. I'd like to hear from anyone who has had success with this drug and how they tolerated the restricted diet, etc. Thanx. KS
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