Posted by Paul34 on May 8, 2003, at 14:41:03
In reply to Re: on NARDIL and have anorgasmia » cosis, posted by Timidly on October 8, 2002, at 23:54:15
I started Nardil four months ago (60mg) and have seen the best sustained response in the 12 years that I have had depression (better than moclobemide). However, a few disconcerting side-effects have popped up at this therapeutic dose; namely hypotension upon rising quickly (hardly happens anymore), profound sleepiness between 5 and 8 pm, and the most frustrating, especially since my libido hasn't been this good since my early twenties: anorgasmia.
I've tinkered with herbal products by using information gleaned from the Internet, and this is what I have found for male sexual function:
1. Tribulus terrestris increases testosterone.2. Avena sativa and Stinging nettle free bound
testosterone, making it biochemicaly active.3. Saw palmetto prevents formation of DHT, the
" bad" form of testosterone, which may cause
adult acne, prostate enlargement and possibly
male patttern baldness. Use instead of
Tribulus as testosterone levels may be high
enough.4. Pygeum africanum reduces prolactin levels thus
increasing libido.5. Blue cohosh tincture (20:1) raises oxytocin
levels thus increasing intensity of orgasm.
CAUTION: will increase blood pressure at
regular dosage. Start very low, taking after
full meal and increase dosage slowly over time.6. Ginsana® brand ginseng (100mg) with extract
G115 will increase libido.7. Anyone taking an MAOI, such as nardil should
supplement with vitamin B6 (200mg total per
day) as this nutrient is destroyed by the drug
and is very important in nerve function.Use only products that are standardized for active compounds and have an expiry date. Take a one week " break " after 4-5 weeks of usage (especially ginseng) to avoid tolerance to this stimulation. My capacity for orgasm returned with a bang 3 weeks after starting this herbal protocol. However, it may have returned on its own given anecdotal evidence that it usually returns after a few months at therapeutic dosage of nardil.
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