Posted by cybercafe on July 20, 2002, at 8:17:42
In reply to Re: any ADD med not dangerous when combined with MAOI?, posted by jsarirose on July 19, 2002, at 17:41:34
> (We seem to have common interests...) From what I've read, formally Ritalin and other stimulant drugs are not allowed. However, as usual, some doctors have prescribed these meds to people taking MAOIs with great success. I think the important thing to remember is that you need to closely monitored by a doctor and pay close attention to any adverse reaction you may have. Keep a close eye on your dizziness and/or blood pressure levels if possible.
... hmmm... i am actually interested in taking methylphenidate ... ritalin.. not for antidepressant effect as much as to see if i have ADHD and if getting rid of possible ADHD will get rid of my depression...
... i think if i wanted to augment with a stimulant i would try something safe like effexor + stimulant ... (is this safe? i'm just guessing non-MAOI = safe) ...
.. and if i wanted to augment for antidepressant properties i would probably start with lamotrigine... or possibly lithium if the 0.5 level has no side-effects (?)...
... or perhaps thyroid hormone...how are you doing on lamotrigine btw? .. are you up to 400 mg yet ? .. any idea how long it takes to set in?
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