Posted by JonW on August 23, 2002, at 15:34:06
In reply to Re: Nardil » JonW, posted by gypsea on August 23, 2002, at 15:05:24
> Hey JonW,
>
> Has Moclobemide finally been approved by the FDA? Does your doctor expect it to work as well as Nardil? What have you heard about the difference in side effects and contra-indications? I'm most interested losing the insomnia and anorgasmia. I wouldn't mind not having to battle weight gain either, although it is forcing me to excersize.Hi gypsea,
It's my understanding that the side-effects are like night and day. This has been my experience as moclobemide has been very kind to me. The only side-effect I had was headache last time I was on it for 4 weeks. It was starting to help but I stopped because I am stupid and impatient :) My hope is after 12 weeks and possibly a higher dose it will work as well as Nardil might have for me. It was and is a little harder for me to fall asleep on moclobemide but nothing I would call insomnia. Absolutely no sexual dysfunction either. However, moclobemide appears to be less potent than other drugs. This doesn't mean that it won't be a godsend for any given person, and I hope I am that person :) If a four week trial is any indication it looks like it might do the trick for me. Moclobemide has not been approved by the FDA, but your pdoc can write a prescription and you can order from Canada, etc. Dietary restrictions are not necessary, but I'm not sure about interactions. I believe it is less of a concern, but I really don't know for sure.
Jon
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