Posted by Shawn. T. on July 19, 2002, at 16:21:14
In reply to Re: Information overload on depression, bipolar, etc. » Shawn. T., posted by turalizz on July 19, 2002, at 5:25:18
I threw the MAOI's in there so someone would try to argue in favor of them. I haven't had time to read much, but I am at least familiar with what effects they have. Could you tell me what other MAOI's are as good as moclobemide? I know selegiline is a decent drug, but once again I'm no expert. I would say that those two drugs are far better than the SSRI's. I really need to find out what else they're good for besides depression. What disorders are they not good for?
I won't comment too much on your meds (specifically the MAOI's because I don't know your exact diagnosis), but I'll say a couple things. You could upgrade the piracetam to oxiracetam (1st choice) or aniracetam (2nd choice). Those drugs aren't dangerous at all; I wish I had some. I like my suggestions better because they're more potent than piracetam, which is the least expensive by the way. Vinpocetine looks neat; I had not heard of it. I think that 25mg/day of DHEA would be the best choice for a 27 year old male (more or less may be advisable; I don't know what your DHEA levels actually are). You should think about taking Vitamin D with the calcium to aid in absorption. CoQ10 is a good choice. Make sure your multivitamin has plenty of antioxidants.Shawn
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> > Don't take MAOI's.
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> I disagree. Moclobemide is the best thing ever happened to me. It works perfectly for atypical depression, social phobia; it increases sex drive, enhances cognitive functions. No withdrawal syptoms, little side effects (only some insomnia that went away). I'd also say good things about selegiline, in the MAO-B selective dose range too.
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> Here is my daily med regimen. Any comments apreciated.
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> Morning: 500mg l-phenylalanine
> After breakfast: 150mg moclobemide, 800mg piracetam, a multi-vitamin, 10mg vinpocetine
> After lunch: 150mg moclobemide, 2.5mg selegiline, 800mg piracetam, 10mg vinpocetine, 200IU vitamin E, 1 - 2 gr Omega-3 fish oil
> Before dinner: 400mg calcium, 150mg magnesium, 5mg zinc.
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> I am also planning to add 10 - 50 mg DHEA and CoQ10. I am 27 years old male.
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> thanks,
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> cem
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