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Charles T. Meyer wrote: > > 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 > ********************************************************** To all concerned about antidepressants and Eldepryl: I agree with Charlie. It is unusual to see Antidepressants combined with MAO inhibitors, but not impossible. It is sometimes done in Psychiatry, and with the stronger MAO inhibitors. It is done very carefully and with close supervision. I would reiterate Charlie's suggestion to start with a low dose of Paxil (or other antidepressants) and increase the dose very slowly. It is also imperative to know what the possible side effects are so they can be redilly recognized and adjustments made before damage can be done. Jerry Starr, RPh