Hi there,I want to learn to dive

[paul adams]

I am going to sharm el sheikh in a months time, i wish to learn to dive while i'm there,the problem being i have to take anti depressant at the moment.
I am takeing Lofepramine it is a third generation tricyclic antidepressant,i take70mg's in the morning and 70mg at night,will i be allowed to learn to dive whilst i'm on this medication,if anyone can help me i would be greatful.

 

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[D_B]

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BAM!
your fast

Paul .. Welcome to Scuba Board
I'm sure you will receive good information from here, but I also think that you can contact DAN (Divers Alert Network) its a very good orginization to join, that has, and continues to do research into diving, and keeping divers safe .. http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/

 

[gypsyjim]

BAM!
your fast

Paul .. Welcome to Scuba Board
I'm sure you will receive good information from here, but I also think that you can contact DAN (Divers Alert Network) its a very good orginization to join, that has, and continues to do research into diving, and keeping divers safe .. DAN Divers Alert Network

What D_B said. DAN will answer that question probably a lot better than an open forum.

 

[DocVikingo]

Not really, gypsyjim.

Hi Paul,

You might find the below article I wrote for DAN's Alert Diver magazine to be informative:

Doc Vikingo's Depression & Diving

BTW, if you do contact DAN Scuba Diving Medical Services please feel free to post their response.

Regards,

DocVikingo

This is educational only and does not constitute or imply a doctor-patient relationship. It is not medical advice to you or any other individual, and should not be construed as such.