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> >I don't know whether Elavil is a tricyclic anti-depressant, >like Prozac, but their are contra-indications against taking >tricyclics with MAO inhibitors such as Eldepryl. But since >you aren't taking any PD meds, that shouldn't be a problem. > >Good luck > >Jim > Dear Jim and Lanier, Pardon me, but I just thought I might add my two cents' worth, here..... Please note, Elavil *is* a tricyclic, while Prozac is a Seratonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor, or "SRI." They are two completely different classes of medications. As you know, tricyclics have been around since the 1950's, while SRI's were developed realatively recently - the mid- to late-80's. Prozac was the first widely prescribed and available medication of this new class of drugs. There are many variations available today - Welbutrin, Paxil, Zoloft, to name a few. These have been refined further to address specific brain centers involved mood state and psychomotor function. These "newer meds" are definitely *not* tricyclics -- and IMHO, are probably much more effective and safe in comparison. Take Care of Yourself! Roger