Posted by maddog on December 19, 2004, at 14:29:37
In reply to Re: Questions for Nardil users (present or past) » maddog, posted by KaraS on December 19, 2004, at 13:47:30
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> > I definitely have more energy, motivation and less anxiety, depression. Initially, because of the insomnia I was napping more during the day, however, when I was awake I had energy. In fact, at work I was a terror. :)
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> How were you able to sleep during the day if you're working? If I were at work and feeling that mid-afternoon exhaustion that others on Nardil describe, how can I counteract that? Normally I would drink a lot of coffee but you can't do that on an MAOI, can you?I didn't at work but I felt like it and then the moment would pass. On the weekends I would sleep at midday. Coffee you can drnk.
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> > > How much weight have you gained?
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> > I've gained 7 pounds. This is partly to diet and partly to the fact that I have strong hypotension from Nardil which makes it difficult for me to exercise.
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> Does that include walking as well? I'd like to be able to walk at a decent pace for 30 minutes a day. Is something so minimally demanding a problem for you now?Nope, that would be fine. I used to run 30K a week, I can't do that now.
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> > > Have any of you been on this for several years?
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> > No, I have been on N for 4 months.
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> I assume you're planning on staying on it for a while?Yes, it is working well for me.
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> > > (Sorry to ask so many questions but I'm having trouble deciding what medication to try next and I have to make a decision quickly.)
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> > No problem! It's a big decision and N is a powerful medication.
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> Yes, but powerful is good, right? Thanks so much for your help!
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