Posted by Caleb462 on April 7, 2003, at 15:48:27
In reply to Re: Do I qualify for an MAOI?, posted by cybercafe on April 7, 2003, at 6:08:24
> > I'm thinking about asking my doc if I can be put on Nardil or Parnate. I suffer from OCD/GAD/ADD/SP and recurring, often severe, depression. I've been on Zoloft (100 mg), Paxil (60 mg), Celexa (60 mg) and am currently on Effexor XR (150 mg) and Risperdal (0.5 mg at night). I have never gotten a response to OCD from these drugs. Effexor did help depression for a short while, but it pooped out. I got a partial response for SP from Paxil, but it was not enough.
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> > So my question is... does this qualify as having gone through enough different meds to try an MAOI? I'm thinking my p-doc will probably say no.
> > But I'm willing to follow the diet and other restrictions if I can finally get a drug that really works.
> >
> > Also, are most p-docs willing to prescribe MAOIs? Or is there a certain degree of MAOIphobia involved?
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> > Another thing, I know MAOIs are supposed to be great for depression and SP, and I guess OCD too? But what about ADD and GAD? It's quite apparent that I have ADD, but I have yet to be treated for it. I suppose docs thing stimulants would worsen OCD and GAD symptoms.
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> > Thanks to all who reply.
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> you know what? i really can't give even a half decent reply without knowing to what degree depression is effecting your life right now (if any!) and how ADD and SP are effecting your life....Depression, SP and ADD are all affecting my life to a tremendous degree right now, particularly depression.
> > i know nothing about OCD, but for SP/ADD/GAD/depression
> maybe all you need is Adderall XR + klonopin ???Yeah... well, I'll probably have to find a new doc if I want Adderall + Klonopin.
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