Posted by tecknohed on November 14, 2007, at 16:03:06
In reply to Re: Need Help ASAP finding New Antidepressant!!!!! » tecknohed, posted by yxibow on November 14, 2007, at 9:17:25
> > Nardil, if your pdoc will allow it. Or Zoloft (sertraline) - most similar SSRI to Prozac IMO. Plus Lamictal for your BP.
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> I wouldn't go the MAOI route yet, that's a bit drastic. The rest sounds reasonable, or Cymbalta, which does take a long time to work but isn't nearly as touchy as Effexor for some.Why is an MAOI drastic? For many they are ALOT more tolerable that SSRIs. And they only have some basic contraindications which anyone with half a brain can follow very easily. I think it would be an excellent med for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
OK so MAOIs aren't for everyone but keeping them as a last resort is ridiculous IMO. Apart from lofepramine they are the only ADs that have really helped me. Years of wasted time of trial & error with SSRIs & such like makes me angry. As you can probably tell.
Sorry if I seem so argumentative :)
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