Are SSRIs and ephedrine safe to combine?

Post by **SplishSplash** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:45 pm

Or would this combination result in seizures, heart attacks and brain cancer?

Post by **plained** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 3:49 pm

oh i bet it'll be real healthy for you

take lots tho so youre extra cool

Post by **Geebs** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 6:58 pm

SSRIs are pretty safe to take in combination with anything apart from other SSRIs.

Post by **chiQ** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 7:44 pm

Apparently ephedrine does something for women suffering SSRI-induced sexual dysfuntion, so it would appear they're okay. If there's a medical advice-line available where you are I'd ring it though.

Post by **SplishSplash** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:51 pm

thanks

Post by **saturn** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:53 pm

Geebs wrote:SSRIs are pretty safe to take in combination with anything apart from other SSRIs.

untrue

Post by **saturn** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:56 pm

ephedrine is an alpha1 and beta1 agonist. Which means your blood pressure and heart rate will increase. SSRI means selective serotonine reuptake inhibitor, you'll feel happier like when you would use XTC.

why would you want to combine these two drugs?

Post by **SplishSplash** » Thu Oct 13, 2005 8:59 pm

Ephedrine works pretty well as a 'study' drug. It keeps you awake and very focused on your books.

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:56 am

I hear ephedrine is relatively safe if not used in conjunction with intense physical activity.

I'm surprised it's still legal in Germany though, or perhaps it's just ephedra that's illegal at this point.

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:37 am

You can still buy the tea in pharmacies, but the clerks will give you dirty looks.

Post by **Geebs** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:42 am

saturn wrote:
Geebs wrote:SSRIs are pretty safe to take in combination with anything apart from other SSRIs.
untrue

SSRIs and MAOIs, haloperidol and amiodarone. DAMN YOU!!!!!!!

Splish, what are you on SSRIs for anyway? 20something blues?

Post by **Massive Quasars** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:45 am

SplishSplash wrote:You can still buy the tea in pharmacies, but the clerks will give you dirty looks.

Let them leer, you give them business.

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:55 am

Geebs wrote: Splish, what are you on SSRIs for anyway? 20something blues?

Anxiety and depression. I don't know really what caused it, but two weeks ago I started to go crazy. One night I couldn't stand it anymore and saw some emergency psychiatrist and he told me to see a psychotherapist. He gave this "citalopram" stuff and it made me feel better for two days. Today's the fourth day and I'm feeling pretty shitty again.
I'm supposed to double the dose in two days, but I don't really feel so sure about it.

It's crazy really. One moment, you think you're just some normal dude, and a couple days later you're about to lose it. I have no idea what caused it.

Post by **MKJ** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:04 am

did you kill your neighbour with a rake ?

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:05 am

no

my neighbour is a 30something lady who fucks very loudly at night. She screams and moans like no other. It would be quite stupid to kill her, as she provides lots of entertainment.

Post by **MKJ** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:14 am

i take it you wank in tandem with her moaning then ?

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:16 am

actually no.

Edit:
Although that's probably because she picks weird times to fuck. Like 5 in the morning.

Edit2:
It always makes for good stories though.

Post by **hate** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:19 am

midol is cheaper

girly-boy

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:21 am

hate wrote:midol is cheaper

girly-boy

why do you know how much midol costs?

Post by **DRuM** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:28 am

SplishSplash wrote:
Anxiety and depression. I don't know really what caused it, but two weeks ago I started to go crazy.
It's crazy really. One moment, you think you're just some normal dude, and a couple days later you're about to lose it. I have no idea what caused it.

It's ok, it's teenage angst. Have the spots cleared up yet?.

Post by **DRuM** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:31 am

Nerver mind though, take your mind off things, relax and play a game. I recommend this one

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... 8?v=glance

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:36 am

Are you always that cocky when talking to people who have already lost their mind?

Post by **DRuM** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:42 am

SplishSplash wrote:Are you always that cocky when talking to people who have already lost their mind?

Yes, didn't you see the way I spoke to grudge?

Post by **SplishSplash** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:44 am

messing with drum and hate actually made me feel better.

Post by **4days** » Fri Oct 14, 2005 11:46 am

SplishSplash wrote:
Geebs wrote: Splish, what are you on SSRIs for anyway? 20something blues?
Anxiety and depression. I don't know really what caused it, but two weeks ago I started to go crazy. One night I couldn't stand it anymore and saw some emergency psychiatrist and he told me to see a psychotherapist. He gave this "citalopram" stuff and it made me feel better for two days. Today's the fourth day and I'm feeling pretty shitty again.
I'm supposed to double the dose in two days, but I don't really feel so sure about it.

It's crazy really. One moment, you think you're just some normal dude, and a couple days later you're about to lose it. I have no idea what caused it.

make an excuse to go see your doctor again and look at his pen this time. if it has the word 'citalopram' printed on it, stop taking the stuff.