Posted by cubbybear on December 13, 2002, at 0:35:18
In reply to Can Klonopin decrease AD efficacy?, posted by MB on December 12, 2002, at 15:57:56
Hello MB,
You raise a lot of questions. I can answer some.
1) Don't go for ECT at this point.There are many other AD medications around that could prove viable before you do something drastic like ECT.2) Don't become a heroin addict. That could leave you in physical agony if you can't get a quick fix; it could necessitate months of grueling detoxing and withdrawal, or land you in jail for the mere possession of this illegal drug, or for what you might do in desperation, in order to get it.
3) Don't shoot yourself in the head. It might seem like the easiest way out of your agony, but you have to believe that there IS a way out of the nightmare, and there ARE many people who would suffer if you take your own life. Is that what you really want to accomplish?
4) As far as I know, most benzos should not exacerbate depression; in fact, for some people, including myself, they are useful adjuncts to help relieve the anxiety that depressed people often have. Xanax happens to have a bit more anti-depressant attributes than most benzos.
5) Personally, I never took Nardil, and there are presently some difficulties in availability/supply, but I can speak from 18 years' experience with Parnate, another MAOI like Nardil. Parnate saved my life on many occasions. To be honest, it did lead to increased craving for carbohydrates and I did gain some weight. But I consider the MAOIs ADs far superior to the SSRIs in relieving depression and anxiety. When it comes to sexual side effects, the SSRIs are definitely worse. I experienced none with Parnate.
Now that I've said enough, you should wait and see what other people have to say, particularly those who have tried Nardil.
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