Posted by JohnM on November 4, 2000, at 17:55:29
In reply to Running and Nardil, posted by Barbariana on November 2, 2000, at 21:07:12
If I can give you my own two cents, don't play with your Nardil dose. I used to take Nardil (45 mg) and it did wonders for me. I later tried to take a "drug holiday" and reduce the amount to zero. Needless to say, I crashed into another depression and to make matters worse going back on Nardil didn't snap me out of it! I began to take 60mg which stabilized me somewhat, but I don't feel where I used to.
In the literature you see references to the effect that scientists are finding that antidepressant effect doesn't seem to be related to simply raising chemical levels in the brain, but seem to be very much connected to the initial "shock" of the drug that snaps the brain into gear.
When I started Nardil way back when I felt great, but I was experiencing orgasmic disfunction which required some patience on the part of my girlfriend! I went to my doctor and he simply told me that there is often a trade off in mental health issues. (Easy for him to say!!)
Nevertheless I can respect that comment now and also his other one..."don't be a hero" (and attempt to come off your antidepressant meds).
I wouldn't even lower the dose as there is evidence that the chance of relapse will increase which you DON'T WANT!
poster:JohnM
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