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Posted by matthhhh on August 9, 2003, at 14:26:49
Did anyone get any benefit from MAOI's compared to SSRIS. Way too much sedation from the ssris for me
Posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2003, at 15:02:05
In reply to MAOI'S any better than SSRI's, posted by matthhhh on August 9, 2003, at 14:26:49
if u aint had any luck with ssri;s snri's or tca's or trylics then try a maoi, i hear nardil is good..
Posted by MelD on August 9, 2003, at 17:33:13
In reply to Re: MAOI'S any better than SSRI's, posted by crazychickuk on August 9, 2003, at 15:02:05
I went through many of the SSRIs, and can tell you i found real relief from depression from an MAOI, in my case, Parnate. For me, there is no comparison and i think you will find a lot of people on MAOIs now have the same story as mine. Good luck with whatever you decide!
Posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 9, 2003, at 22:04:56
In reply to MAOI'S any better than SSRI's, posted by matthhhh on August 9, 2003, at 14:26:49
Nardil was totally ineffective for me, at a dose of 120mg. It caused the same side effects as the SSRIs, but at least the SSRIs helped my anxiety a little. I'm sure MAOIs are worth a try, but don't get your hopes up like I did, or you may be in for a huge let down.
Posted by cubbybear on August 10, 2003, at 4:34:44
In reply to Re: Certainly not for me. » matthhhh, posted by Ame Sans Vie on August 9, 2003, at 22:04:56
I've had 20 years experience with MAOI Parnate and consider it a lifesaver. Last year, I tried Remeron (which pooped out) and then Zoloft, which did nothing for my anxiety or insomnia, killed off sexual libido and took many weeks to kick in. I will never try an SSRI again and hope that Parnate will be around forever. MAOI anti-depressants have fabulous results for many people, but as you can see, not everyone likes them or gets good results.
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