Posted by Vince on September 5, 2002, at 22:43:45
In reply to Amphetamines + MAOIs, posted by Dave001 on September 4, 2002, at 21:58:57
> Is there anyone here that is on an MAOI (non-selective, irreversable) in additional to an amphetamine or other psychostimulant? (And yes, I know the combination is "officially" contraindicated.)
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> I ask this because I've been taking 30 mg of Dexedrine/day for nearly 8 years for ADD, and plan to begin Parnate soon. The psychiastrist I'm seeing that prescribes the Dexedrine does not touch MAOIs, so I am in the process of setting up a consultation with a psychopharmacologist that does.
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> Obviously, the key to avoiding any potentially dangerous interactions is to carefully titrate the amphetamine dosage upward, starting with "micro" dosages. I'm hoping that Parnate will be able to dramatically lower my daily Dexedrine dosage. I'm 25-years-old and (physically) in excellent shape with no preexisting cardiovascular or other health problems.
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> TIA for sharing your results.
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> -DaveSounds like an extremely dangerous combination.
With parnate you would be activated out of your mind. Parnate metabolizes into amphetamine and methamphetamine. Maybe Parnate alone would take the place of your ADD med.
Vince
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