Posted by Willyee on January 21, 2005, at 0:27:57
In reply to Re: Wanted: MAOI Comparisons, posted by djmmm on January 19, 2005, at 12:15:08
> > I've seen that article too. I'm interested in hearing about subjective experiences of Parnate vs. Nardil from those who have tried both. How did they differ in their effect?
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> > gg
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> Nardil:
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> *more pronounced side-effects: hypotension, weight gain, impotence/anorgasmia, carb-craving/voracious appetite, mild hand tremor.
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> *Physical/emotional "effects": relaxed stimualtion, mild euphoria, general sense of wellbeing, increased empathy, increased ability to handle stress
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> Parnate:
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> *side-effects: stimulation (more similar to a stimulant), insomnia, weight loss, anorexia, pro-sexual.
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> *physical/emotional effects: non euphoric stimulation, motivation (increase in aggression) increase in concentration/clear thinking.
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> Both drugs were very effective for my depression.
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> As far as social anxiety:
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> Nardil was slightly superior.
> *Pros: the relaxed, stimulation, sense of wellbeing
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> *cons: I still had problems with the "physical/ visible symptoms of anxiety: tremor, sweating, blushing
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> Parnate
> *pros: motivation, concentration, confidence, no anxiety induced tremor, no sweating or blushing, weight loss (no craving) decreased appetiete.
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> *cons: can be too stimulating at times, lacks the sense of wellbeing/ mild euphoria of Nardil. Occasional need for Klonopin.
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> I have switched between these two meds a few times, both are VERY effective, and the side-effects are far less pronounced then the SSRIs, Effexor, etc. Both meds are great for social anxiety, Nardil being slightly better, but both drugs far superior to any other med I have tried (including Klonopin)
I think trying to weed through these will only make things difficult for ya.The main thing to know is both of them seem to have in general a very good success rate,and even when they dont work usualy dont seem to screw one up as bad as the newer ones.Everyone is different so all we are gonne see here are a big ball of information.For example one person labled parnate as making them fatigue,another just mentioned it was anxiety envoking,i myself take parnate and as far as anxiety goes,well give you a hint i have often augmented it with caffiene pills.
Nardil to me created more anxiety,or compulsive behaiviour,gaba meds usualy do that,id just choose one you feel might work,and take ur time with it,feeling good knowing u still have a second option in the wings.But everyones individual reaction is so different,right down to dosages,it would be very hard to use such a broad and general range of information to your benifit,damn this parnate makes me feel articulate,doesent do a thing for my spelling though.
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