Posted by MARKED on January 31, 2004, at 16:22:46
In reply to Re: MOCLOBEMIDE with TRILEPTAL ?? Dr. BOB HELP » MARKED, posted by JonW on January 18, 2004, at 22:35:37
I'm getting close to starting again on prescriptions (after waiting 2years while doing therapy courses CBT, support group etc), i've spoken to my psych/docs and read about as much as is possible, it's definately a river that hasn't been crossed too often (in this combination), yet I feel it really seems the simplist combination that may work (to me based on good feedback/personal use of moclobomide & tegretol). The heartrate is what was a concern to pretty much everyone, so i'll definately take it easy as i start (as well as the possible seretonin syndrome-which is probably part of the cause). I'm hoping i can make it happen this time, and make it last without critical side effects. If it lasts longer than 2 years i'd be pretty happy (as that is the longest time i've been stable for on prescriptions, i really can't take the ultra rapid cycling anymore, it's getting crazy......5 defined moods a day right down to the hour (every 3days on & 2days off), it's like i would be happier being a robot).
> I've been on these two together for a brief time without any major problem. I initially noticed a significantly increased heart rate, but that seemed to subside after a few days. Definitely keep an eye on your heartrate, though. I can say the two made me really happy and relaxed. Just a thought, but make sure your cycling isn't just the result of moclobemide going in and out of your system during the day. The half-life of MOC is no more than 2 hours. This caused me problems, and I ultimately decided to change to Lexapro. It's unfortunate... if MOC came in extended release, I'd probably still be on it.
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> Good Luck,
> Jon :)
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