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Posted by shellie on September 14, 2000, at 11:22:44
Hi Anthony. Haven't heard anything from you on the board for a while. Remembered you had run out of adrafiil and were on reboxatine and parnate. Has that worked for you? Please be careful if you go back on adrafinil and parnate--I had a not so serious seratonin reaction, but it could have been much more serious. I was really surprised.
Also, does building up slowly really help? Suppose I ate a bit of cheese everyday with an MAOI. Would I then be able to eat as much cheese as I want at the end of a year? So if you build up slowly on the adrafinil, when you get to your highest goal, does it really matter that you've built up slowly? I don't know the answer to that.
Anyway, I hope you are doing better and can let us know how the reboxatine and parnate did for you. Shellie
Posted by Ant-Rock on September 17, 2000, at 20:54:48
In reply to Ant-Rock? Combining Parnate with Reboxatine, posted by shellie on September 14, 2000, at 11:22:44
> Anyway, I hope you are doing better and can let us know how the reboxatine and parnate did for you. Shellie
Thank you for asking, Shellie.
Unfortunately, this combo didn't produce any real change. Although as a now confirmed guinee-pig, I had no side effects whatsoever taking 50mg Parnate along with 6mg/Reboxetine. None. Zilch.
Maybe I should go up to 8mg rebox, but I really don't think it would change anything. Parnate doing very little if anything at this point.
My Dr. wants to add lithium to my parnate on my next visit, so I probably will do that, and axe the Rebox.
Funny thing happened that I feel I should mention. Last week out of frustration I decided to take the last of my Amisulpride (8 pills), one per night. Nothing happened for 6 days, but on day seven, I experienced 3 great hours of energy and a lifting of much of the depression, that I haven't felt in years & years. Especially my energy, and I made sure I took advantage and did something that I enjoy, but haven't had the energy to do very well. Quite a feeling I must admit. This didn't last for long, but it was at least something positive.
With one pill left, I eagerly, but calmly awaited the next morning with hope of a similar day ahead. Didn't happen, actually very fatigued/depressed the whole day. So thats where I am now. A little more confused, but no worse for the wear.
Thank you for the adrafanil warning Shellie, I actually got up to 450mg/day while on 60mg parnate with no problems, but I appreciate the info just the same.
I hope things work out with the Parnate. Please take care.
As always;
Sincerely,Anthony
Posted by shellie on September 17, 2000, at 23:44:40
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock? Combining Parnate with Reboxatine » shellie, posted by Ant-Rock on September 17, 2000, at 20:54:48
Anthony, can't remember if you ever tried lamictal with parnate. Lamictal worked the best for me with nardil out of anything I've tried but I gained weight. That is actually not a very common side effect (I think maybe under 17% gain weight). If I didn't care about my weight, it was definitely my first choice for an augmentor, although it is a slow process building it up. Sometimes, I think it would have been worth it to be a happier chubby woman! Shellie
Posted by Anna P. on September 18, 2000, at 0:01:35
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock? Combining Parnate with Reboxatine » shellie, posted by Ant-Rock on September 17, 2000, at 20:54:48
> >
> My Dr. wants to add lithium to my parnate on my next visit, so I probably will do that, and axe the Rebox.
>Hello Anthony,
Please let us know how are you doing on Parnate and Lithium. My Dr has suggested the same for me, but I'm not there yet. Currently I'm on Neurontin + AD, but Neurontin starts to poop-out gradually.
Anna P.
Posted by Chris A. on September 18, 2000, at 0:17:21
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock? Parnate and Lithium, posted by Anna P. on September 18, 2000, at 0:01:35
Just letting you two know that I have friend who stays very stable and feeling quite well on a combo of Parnate and Lithium. She has been on it for several years with success.
Hope this encourages you.Blessings,
Chris A.
Posted by Ant-Rock on September 18, 2000, at 10:55:17
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock? Lamictal?, posted by shellie on September 17, 2000, at 23:44:40
No Shellie,
I haven' tried augmenting with Lamactil. My Dr. and I did discuss it as a possibility if the lithium doesn't work. I am having mixed feelings about staying on parnate at this point, but my Dr. feels I should since a while back I partially responded to it.
Posted by Ant-Rock on September 18, 2000, at 10:57:04
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock? Parnate and Lithium, posted by Anna P. on September 18, 2000, at 0:01:35
> > >
> > My Dr. wants to add lithium to my parnate on my next visit, so I probably will do that, and axe the Rebox.
> >
>
> Hello Anthony,
>
> Please let us know how are you doing on Parnate and Lithium. My Dr has suggested the same for me, but I'm not there yet. Currently I'm on Neurontin + AD, but Neurontin starts to poop-out gradually.
>
> Anna P.I will do that Anna. Best wishes,
Anthony
Posted by Ant-Rock on September 18, 2000, at 11:00:53
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock Anna - Parnate and Lithium, posted by Chris A. on September 18, 2000, at 0:17:21
> Just letting you two know that I have friend who stays very stable and feeling quite well on a combo of Parnate and Lithium. She has been on it for several years with success.
> Hope this encourages you.
>
> Blessings,
>
> Chris A.Thank you Chris for the support. Is your friend on this combo for depression or Bi-Polar. I am not Bi-polar but have heard Lithium can help unipolar depression as an adjunct.
Anthony
Posted by Anna P. on September 18, 2000, at 11:27:10
In reply to Re: Ant-Rock Anna - Parnate and Lithium » Chris A., posted by Ant-Rock on September 18, 2000, at 11:00:53
> > I have one more question about Parnate. I've experience heart problems due to the stimulants such as Dexedrine and Ritalin.
Also, I had a bad reaction to Amineptine, which is supposed to be a safe tricyclic, but it's a mild stimulant.
I know Parnate's action is stimulating.
What's my risk?
P.S.
My EKG showed sinus tachycardia, and my Pdoc says to try Parnate.
I appreciate any opinions.Anna P.
Posted by Michael K on September 22, 2000, at 16:27:38
In reply to Re: Parnate and heart problems What's the risk?, posted by Anna P. on September 18, 2000, at 11:27:10
> > > I have one more question about Parnate. I've experience heart problems due to the stimulants such as Dexedrine and Ritalin.
> Also, I had a bad reaction to Amineptine, which is supposed to be a safe tricyclic, but it's a mild stimulant.
> I know Parnate's action is stimulating.
> What's my risk?
> P.S.
> My EKG showed sinus tachycardia, and my Pdoc says to try Parnate.
> I appreciate any opinions.
>
> Anna P.I've been taking Parnate off and on (mostly on) for about 12 years. I had a heart attack last October. None of my doctors believed that the Parnate contributed, nor did any suggest that I stop taking it. I think you will find it very effective.
Posted by Anna P. on September 26, 2000, at 12:14:25
In reply to Re: Parnate and heart problems What's the risk? » Anna P., posted by Michael K on September 22, 2000, at 16:27:38
> > > >
> >
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> I've been taking Parnate off and on (mostly on) for about 12 years. I had a heart attack last October. None of my doctors believed that the Parnate contributed, nor did any suggest that I stop taking it. I think you will find it very effective.Michael, thank you for the encouragement,I'll give Parnate a try.
Anna P.
Posted by Gladys on April 4, 2001, at 12:17:06
In reply to Re: Parnate and heart problems , posted by Anna P. on September 26, 2000, at 12:14:25
Does anyone know of an online support group for people who have had heart attacks? Thanks. very much.
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