Posted by Maximus on April 5, 2006, at 12:32:14
In reply to Re: I already messed up!, posted by tygereyes on April 5, 2006, at 10:30:03
> Also - you mentioned eating 200 calories. You >need to be very, very careful with anorexia >nervosa and Parnate. It is no joke. Back in >October, Parnate's appetite-suppressing & >amphetamine-like effects triggered a relapse >into anorexia for me. I lost weight very rapidly >(& began abusing the drug - upping the dose when >the "speed-like" effect wore off). One night, I >developed very severe orthostatic hypotension >with syncope. I could not stand up and, when I >tried, had a seizure. My blood pressure was so >low that I should not have been alive. The >doctor told me that this was the direct result >of taking Parnate and being at a very low weight >& engaging in restricting behavior. Please be >careful.
Hum, i have now serious doubts about the skills and judgement of her psychiatrist. Our beloved friend has a serious eating disorder, OD once on Parnate and she's not compliant with her medication. I don't feel at ease with that situation. Am i alone?
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