Posted by Colleen D. on January 27, 2006, at 19:26:28
I've taken ADs since 1998. Here's the list:
Zoloft
Effexor
Remeron
Elavil
doxepin
LexaproI'm still using doxepin for nerve pain and insomnia. Effexor pooped out on me and the rest have proven themselves ineffective during fair trials. As far as the MAOI dietary recommendations go:
Chianti wine and vermouth, beer, whiskey, etc. - no problem; I only drink a beer or two when I am really depressed. Soy products are not a big deal either. Cheese - I could give to up in exchange for relief. It sounds like cream cheese and cottage cheese are okay. Fish - I have developed a distaste for most of it over the years. I have probably eaten too much over the course of my lifetime on the shores of Lake Huron. I don't consume ginseng. Protein extracts - I like fresh meat cooked at least medium. I could avoid cold cuts with little problem. Sauerkraut - I only cooked it for my soon-to be- ex. Shrimp paste - I've never eaten it. Canned soups - no problem there. Brewer's yeast or extracts - no biggie.
What else does one's pdoc consider when deciding if you are or are not a good candidate for MAOIs?
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Colleen
MDD, OCD, GAD and SP
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