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Re: Seriously considering MAOI's....please read

Posted by Ilene on September 8, 2004, at 22:14:10

In reply to Re: Seriously considering MAOI's....please read, posted by becksA on September 8, 2004, at 20:45:34

> If I want to go this route, which I really do, simply because nothing else has worked AT ALL, which MAOI seems to be the most successful?
>
> Thanks

AFAIK, there are only three MAOIs available in the US, which is where I'm assuming you live. These are Nardil, Parnate, and Marplan. They're about the same in effectiveness. Parnate is more stimulating, Nardil is more sedating. I think weight gain can be an issue w/ Nardil. The food and drug restrictions are the same w/ all three.


I take Marplan. It seems to be working at 50 mg/day, unlike most of the other dozen or so drugs I've taken. I haven't noticed any sedation or stimulation. It lowers my blood pressure to the point where I get light-headed at times, and I've noticed a little edema in my feet and ankles lately. At this dosage I'm also getting a little dry mouth.

There are times when I really, really miss eating cheese. That's the only dietary restriction that's a problem for me.


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