Posted by kregpark@yahoo.com on January 29, 2002, at 2:54:31
In reply to Re: Nardil (phenelzine) or Parnate MAOI experiences?, posted by djmmm on January 25, 2002, at 22:12:29
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> I've been on Nardil for 1.5 years for major depression/social phobia...I went through all the ssris,wellbutrin, effexor, xanax, klonopin and various combos of each. Nardil, not only has allowed me to reach almost 100%, but I have experienced virtually no side-effects (far less than the SSRIS) ...also, I have never changed my diet. I drink beer when I want, eat chocolate when I want, pizza, etc.
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> I realize that I am in the minority, but I feel that I have to let everyone (that I can) know that MAOIs don't deserve the bad reputation they have been given...I think that a lot of people can benefit from this class of meds, but are afraid to try them because of what they read (mostly perpetuated by people who have never taken a MAOI!)I totally agree.
I've used Nardil for several years to great benefit.
I get less side effects with it by a longshot across comparable dose ranges compared to Paxil, Celexa, and Zoloft.
To me, only Prozac has been as tolerable as Nardil.
And I too think Nardil is WAY misunderstand.
You correctly point out most of the negative data
heard comes from those with only heresay basis for their comments.
(ie; heard from someone who heard that ...)
Many Dr.s same way, never even prescribed it!
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