Posted by Elizabeth on December 4, 1999, at 9:29:24
In reply to You never know-Nardil vs. Parnate, posted by S. Suggs on December 3, 1999, at 6:24:44
> It just goes to show that different meds work differently for different people. I have been on parnate for 3 wks and currently taking 50mg a day. While this has not been 4 wks or greater, I have noticed a big difference. My sleep is fantastic at night, I have a tremendous amount of energy during the day, no significant sexual side effects, weight gain is not a problem and there seems to be an increase in my comfort level with social situations etc...
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> I just hope it continues, but for me 50 mg (20 mg at rising, 20 mg before lunch and 10 after lunch or so) is a wonder. Thanks to Elizabeth for the suggestion of taking the last dose before 3p.You're welcome. It's the same recommendation I've always heard for caffeine. (Parnate's half-life -- not relevant for MAO inhibition since it's irreversible, but may be useful to keep in mind when considering its stimulant properties -- is 2 hours or so...so if you take your last dose at 3pm, less than 10% is still around by 11pm.)
Glad to hear the Parnate is helping. I wish I could figure out a way to go above 30mg/day -- it was a good drug for me other than that.
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