Posted by willyee on May 29, 2005, at 22:03:09
In reply to Re: Parnate not so good for melancholy » SLS, posted by Maxime on May 29, 2005, at 21:09:15
> > Take 75mg of Nardil and live happily ever after... :-)
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> > Regarding the use of 5-HTP or tryptophan, I am reluctant to suggest to you outright that you combine it with Nardil. However, if you were to decide to do it anyway, I would give you my wink of approval.
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> > ;-)
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> > - Scott
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> Actually I was thinking of combining it with the Parnate. I know this will sound stupid to anyone who has never had an eating disorder, but taking a medication where significant weight gain is a risk, and it is not do-able. Not only would it freak me out mentally but it would make my eating disoder even worse which would be very dangerous. I just can't do it.
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> MaximeI found what i saw,it doesent pre tain to depression per say,but it does mention the combining of an Maoi and 5htp heres the link and a snippet.
http://www.fibromyalgiacfsstore.com/healthnews305.html
Studies comparing 5HTP to prescription antidepressants generally used to treat FMS, including tricyclic (amitriptyline) and SSRIs, showed 5HTP to be as or more effective than prescription medications.(18)
One European study showed that the combination of MAOIs, such as Nardil or Parnate, with 5HTP significantly improved FMS symptoms, whereas other antidepressant treatments were not effective. The doctors conducting this study stated that a natural analgesic (pain blocking) effect occurred when serotonin and norepinephrine levels were enhanced in the brain. More norepinephrine means more energy and improved mood. Other tests in Europe show tryptophan to be just as effective in treating depression as the prescription drugs Elavil and Tofranil, which have side effects.(19)p.s my email is brklyn234@yahoo.com
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