Posted by Jack Smith on July 18, 2003, at 17:10:31
In reply to Question for Dr. Bob: Nardi Wellbutrin, posted by Craig Getty on July 18, 2003, at 4:42:45
First, I definitely see a redirect coming. . . .
> However, when someone named "shrimp" sent a message regarding his taking nardil + wellbutrin, you did not respond at all and took no action.
Is Dr. Bob a babysitter? This site is for open discussion, the only thing he asks is that people stay somewhat supportive and when they are not, they stay civil in criticism.
> It is my understanding that this is a deadly combination.
Your understanding is wrong. Do a search on Dr. Bob's psychopharm tips. Certainly it's not a first line combo but it's not out of the question.
> This goes against everything I've read and that my pdoc has told me. I was on wellbutrin, and he made me do a 2 week washout before going on nardil.
Your pdoc is being conservative which is a good thing. Doesn't mean he thought you'd die.
> I responded to shrimp with this information, but now i cannot find my post.
Are you implying that it was taken down? For what reason would it be taken down? Do you think there is a conspiracy to make sure that warnings about dangers of the use of MAOI's and wellbutrin are suppressed? I am sure that if you look through the archives you can find the post.
> I am also curious why no one else on this site besideds me sent a message of warning to shrimp about the combination of nardil and wellbutrin.
Because we are familiar with the combo and assume that a doctor who would prescribe it is an expert who knows the risks. Moreover, someone did. Namely, a poster by the name of djmmm who suggested to her that the combo may be causing some side effects or could be inhibiting the therapeutic action of one of the drugs.
> A few weeks ago, I posted a question about Nardil and ecstacy, and this generated many hysterical responses about how deadly this is - lots of people put their 2 cents in.
Yeah, other posters got in, not Dr. Bob, unless someone was being uncivil.
> But now, people are talking about nardil + wellbutrin, and there is silence. What gives?
See above. Frankly, what are you trying to say? That Dr. Bob should make sure that anyone who is not on a 100% safe combination be banned for a week? What about people posting about using unconventional methods to deal with their depression? i.e. opiates. Should Dr. Bob take those down?
JACK
poster:Jack Smith
thread:243093
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20030718/msgs/243284.html