Posted by Cam W. on August 16, 2000, at 23:05:28
In reply to Cam - LOVE your sense of humour! : - ))) » Cam W., posted by Kath on August 16, 2000, at 10:47:11
Tina & Kath - Some docs are afraid of serotonin syndrome with Desyrel (trazodone) and Manerix (moclobemide), but this really shouldn't be a problem with the low doses of Desyrel used for sleep. Tina, you can monitor for serotonin syndrome yourself (racing heart and sweating are common signs). I generallly see mild serotonin syndrome when switching from Manerix to an SSRI (both at therapeutic doses). The therapeutic antidepressant dose of Desyrel is approximately 450mg to 600mg, if I remember correctly (haven't seen it used as an antidepressant for a long time). You can use a tenth of the dose to induce sleep. I remember one lady who was taking 450mg of Manerix and she told me she was too tired to be depressed (also, her husband came in and complained to me that her sex drive went through the roof - they were both in their 70s). Ask your doc his opinion on the combination.
Dan - Sorry about the gun comment. Here in Canada you have to register to get picture I.D. just to buy ammo. We have drive-by insulting here, instead. - Cam
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