Posted by PhoenixGirl on January 22, 2004, at 23:53:15
I have a long, long history of antidepressant failures, and want to try Parnate. I have not tried MAOI's. Problem is, I take several other meds, and my pdoc doesn't want to even try adding Parnate while reducing the other stuff. She would want me completely off my other stuff for 2 full weeks before starting me on Parnate. Problem is, I can't be off antidepressants or I become so depressed and tired that I can't function.
I take Strattera, Provigil, Lamictal, Wellbutrin SR, and Klonopin. All at regular doses, not low or high doses. I've read that very skilled pdocs can start a person on an MAOI while they are still on other meds. I would need to slowly increase an MAOI while decreasing the other stuff.
Is it possible for me to try an MAOI, given the above circumstances?
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