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On Mon, 2 Sep 1996, Jeffrey E. Ludy wrote:
> depressed at this point.  Since he is on Selegeline and Sinemet, and is in
> the regulatory drug stage, his neurologist told him that antidepressants
> are incompatible with the Selegeline.  However, as a nurse myself, I feel
> sure there is some class of antidepressants that can be given to relieve
> some of his suffering without harmful effects.  Can anyone suggest any
> with this combination? Selegeline(Eldepryl) seems to be the one with the
> potential drug interaction problem.  Thanks in advance.  Also, what
>
Suggest to your brother that he check with his neurologist the use of
Effexor (venlafaxine HC).  The small print insert indicates that there is
no negative interaction with Eldepry; and Sinemet.

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  Sid Roberts   66/dx2
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