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J. C. Warren set parkinsn repro wrote: > > CHARLIE, I WAS ADVISED BY A SPECIALIST IN NEW ORLEANS WHO DOES > RESEARCH IN PD > AND TRAVELS AROUND THE WORLD DEALING WITH PD THAT YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE > PAXIL > AND ELDEPRYL TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!MY HUSBAND HAS PD. I AM ONLY PASSING ON > TO YOU > WHAT I WAS TOLD BY FAR I AM NO EXPERT.......I HOPE OUR COMMON GOAL IS > TO > SUPPOR6T EACH OTHER AND ERADICATE THIS DIS....EASE!!!!!!KATHY > LAFAYETTE, LA Kathy, What you were told certainly is the conventional wisdom. The problem is that the tricyclics - the other major group of non MAOI antidepressants also has a theoretical risk combined with Eldepryl. Since depression is a serious condition sometimes even life-threatening many physisician ns even aware of the possible risk prescribe SSRI's including Paxil with Eldepryl. One should not conclude that their physician is incompetent if he/she suggests the combination. Discuss the risk with your MD and arrive at a treatment plan together. I have taken Zoloft (another SSRI similar to Paxil) and Eldepryl together Prescribed by nationally known experts in movement disorders. Charlie -- ********************************************************** CHARLES T. MEYER, M.D. MADISON, WISCONSIN **********************************************************