Posted by Elizabeth on November 25, 1999, at 0:39:20
In reply to Re: Parnate information wanted, posted by Mark on November 24, 1999, at 14:32:27
> Has anyone taken Parnate for social phobia?
I don't have generalized social phobia, but I do have an anxiety disorder of some sort (overlap of panic disorder, social phobia, and generalized anxiety, maybe) and have taken Parnate.
> If so just a few questions: Is it better than Nardil for social phobia?
No, in my experience Nardil was definitely better for general and social anxiety.
> Does it generally work better than the SSRIs for social phobia?
They haven't been compared directly, but my hunch is yes.
>Do either Parnate or Nardil cause weight gain?
Nardil: yes, very frequently.
Parnate: no.
I just started taking a third one, Marplan, to see how it will do; so far no sugar cravings.
>Finally, how closely do you have to follow the dietary restrictions? Can I drink beer!?
I've posted my standard rant about MAOI diets a number of times and won't repeat it here -- look in the old MAOI threads if you're interested. (Not trying to blow you off, but it's rather long.)
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