Posted by djmmm on September 10, 2003, at 8:09:47
In reply to MAIO's more effective than SSRI's?, posted by rianny on September 9, 2003, at 23:58:56
> Hi, just curious about something.
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> From many other forums about medicines, I've noticed many ppl's claim that Nardil works best for them. They sounded like it changed their life greatly...in good way.
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> On the other hand, I haven't seen anyone claming such things with SSRI's, such as Paxil, Celexa and so on.
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> I've tried two SSRI's before, and will try MAIO (preferably Nardil) in a few weeks. So, I'm just curious that MAIO's usually work great for those who couldn't get benefit from SSRI's.
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>I am one the original Nardil success stories (here on this board). I was on Nardil for 3 years, then Parnate for a bit, and am now medication free. My decision to try Nardil only came after several years of lackluster response to SSRIs, Wellbutrin, Effexor, combo's, benzo's, etc.
My advice to you, is that most people DO respond well to SSRIs, effexor, etc. I think that it's generally harder to gauge the correct dosage (and medication for that matter) when it comes to SSRIs, and as a result, we see a HUGE side-effect profile, apathy, "poop-out" etc...with that said, my experience with nardil was most definitely life changing, as I hope it is for you.
Keep in mind, just like every other antidepressant, the efficacy varies from person to person. Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress.
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