Posted by SLS on April 7, 2011, at 5:41:07
In reply to lithium, nardil, tryptophan and some help please!!, posted by lifelover on April 6, 2011, at 0:03:08
> Hey guys, Im gona be starting nardil again with my current lithium dosage(1400mg). Is 1400mg to high? I usually only read of people in the 300-900 range.I weigh 232 pounds so maybe thats why? My blood levels on this dose are just at theraputic levels. Also Im kinda upset cause I just read an article saying that lithium increases tryptophan levels in the brain.Is that one of the chemicals to avoid in food? Wouldnt you think make it a potentially dangerous combo? I would figure the combo is somewhat safe considering as it seems like a lot of people are taking it on the web. Im hoping and praying for the best and hearing good things about the combo.Please guys help with out if u can this is very important!!! Thanks
I like all of what d/r had to say.
When I first added Nardil to lithium, I believe I experienced muscle hypertonia and hyperreflexia. It disappeared when I removed the lithium. Now - quite interestingly - I am able to add back lithium 300 mg without sequalae. No side effects at all. Maybe a little dry mouth in the beginning. And yes, I am feeling a mild to moderate antidepressant effect and mood stabilizing effect. My mood is higher and less variable.
Currently:
Nardil 90 mg
nortriptyline 150 mg
Lamictal 200 mg
Abilify 10mg
lithium 300 mgI had to wait four months for the addition of Nardil to produce significant benefit.
- Scott
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.
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