Posted by Questionmark on October 30, 2003, at 4:09:04
In reply to question for MAOI users, posted by loolot on October 25, 2003, at 13:05:52
> So, my questions are:
> What meds did you do WELL on before you tried an MAOI, which MAOi are you on and what are the side effects you have experiencedPaxil. It helped a very good deal, but not tremendously. i was still quite depressed, but it was not as painful a depression. It became more of an empty, numb depression. Paxil was also quite helpful for my anxiety (SP/SA)-- moreso than for my depression actually.
i've been on 60mg Nardil for about 2 months. i have all the damn anticholinergic side effects (constipation, dry mouth/nose, blurred vision, etc.); decreased libido; anorgasmia. Occasional fatigue, especially on days i don't have caffeine.> Also, has an MAOI ever pooped out?
Not yet, but only 2 mo.s of course. i hope with all my soul it never will.
> Do these meds cause sexual SEs or weight gain?
Nardil- usually. Parnate- usually not (often the opposite).> Thanks!
> Lastly,
> Did anyone else do really well on Wellbutrin and then switch successfully to an MAOI?
> Thanks!i hated Wellbutrin. It did nothing for my depression and just made everything else worse. However, you might do quite well on Parnate. It is much more similar to Wellbutrin than is Nardil. And Parnate is a much better drug than Wellbutrin, imo. But Nardil may very well may prove a blessing to you, as it has with myself and so many others. i am so grateful for Nardil.
Good luck.
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