Posted by MARKED on January 17, 2004, at 9:39:25
In reply to Re: Depression moclobemide narcolepsy, posted by SLS on January 17, 2004, at 8:26:18
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> The combination of Tegretol and MAOIs, along with other antidepressants should be safe. I've never heard of any problems. Where did you get this information? You might want to take a look at Trileptal (oxcarbazepine). Trileptal is an active metabolite of Tegretol that doesn't carry with it the risk of developing agranulocytosis. Regular blood tests are not necessary. Quite a few people here have tried it. You might want to search the archives.
> > Did she recommend any treatments? You could take a look at the PB Alternative board and look at the supplements that are suggested to help stabilized cell membranes like fish oil (Omega-3), phosphatidylserine, and inositol.
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> That, and the fact that bipolar depression is harder to treat with antidepressants. Because of this, bipolar patients have been excluded from most clinical trials so that the drug companies could demonstrate the best response statistics.
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> I hope you are able to find a combination of medications that works for you. Please post to keep us up to date.
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> - Scott
Actually she told me that (I did ask her). They don't recommend taking Carbamazepine with Moclobemide or MAOI's (but I have been looking into that, and am more inclined to believe you than her as she seems not that intune with all the various drugs as this group is). I haven't found a post to support either combination as yet with those 2 drugs, i'd be willing to use both if it is actually ok.Also thanks for the recommendations of those other drugs, alternatives. My psych thinks i'm analysing myself too much and my doctor thinks i think too much....well your help has giving me more postives than all the sessions i've had with them thus far. Thanks :)
I wish i found this place like 12years ago..... I felt inclined to study cognitive science for the basic reason of dealing with my issues, since doctors seem often minimally informed.
What is your situation with what medications, and treatments you are (or have) used ?? And what seems to be the major frustration now while being on moclobemide??
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