Posted by Peter on December 28, 2002, at 14:02:31
In reply to Re: LAMICTAL-END OF MY ROPE- TRIED AN MAOI??, posted by chad_3 on December 28, 2002, at 11:53:05
> Sounds like you have no psychosis or hallucinations - so his idea to slowly taper off the dopamine blocker sounds good.
> I'm not taking a dopamine blocker-which drug are you referring to?>
> Question: Have you ever tried an MAOI? These are the most powerful antidepressants overall - and Nardil is the most powerful mediciation for mixed anxiety / depression with features of fear, avoidance, phobia, shyness, neurosis, etc.
> I only tried moclobemide when it came out, and it wasn't good. But I realize it's a reversible MAOI, not like the real thing. The only major problem I have with the MAOI's is my fear of eating the wrong foods without knowing and having an MAOI attack. Is this common?
> With all the chaotic combos of meds he is playing around with hoping for some miracle - why not just try proven effective medications for your condition?
> I ABSOLUTELY AGREE. THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN TELLING HIM; it's also what the last doctor said who I went to for a consultation (she recommended a TCA). Next thing I know, she calls him and mysteriously ends up agreeing with him! Completely confusing!
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