Posted by Ilene on January 31, 2004, at 15:26:53
In reply to Re: Which MAOI? » Ilene, posted by Sad Panda on January 31, 2004, at 13:08:09
> > I took my last tricyclic (desipramine) today. I'm entering the drug washout period. Then I will start an MAOI. Which one should I take? I think choices in the US are limited to Nardil and Parnate. Thoughts:
> >
> > Parnate seems to have fewer SEs, but it's stimulating, and I've acquired a sensitivity to stimulants. I even have to seriously limit my coffee intake.
> >
> > Psychobabblers have complained that the "new" Nardil is less effective than the old stuff.
> >
> > My blood pressure falls under certain circumstances. I think Nardil is more likely to cause hypotension. On the other hand, I have script for Florinef (causes salt retention) and I was okay with the desipramine.
> >
> > SSRIs caused anorgasmia. Desipramine less so.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > I.
>
> Have your tried adding Serzone, Remeron or Wellbutrin to reverse SSRI induced anorgasmia?
>
> Cheers,
> Panda.
>
>
Yes. I tried Wellbutrin. It didn't work; incompatible w/ MAOI's, anyway.I.
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