Posted by ed_uk on May 29, 2006, at 3:49:52
In reply to Intracranial Pressure after Nardil-Parnate-Manerix, posted by MARTY on May 28, 2006, at 23:07:41
MAOIs can cause headaches even in the absence of hypertension. Moclobemide often causes headaches. Headaches can also occur after the withdrawal of an antidepressant. The headaches are not causes by raised intracranial pressure, even if it feels like it! Try not to worry. Be sure of avoid high tyramine foods for AT LEAST 14 days after your last dose of Nardil or Parnate, and for ~ 48 hours after your last dose of moclobemide.
>I don't want to sound paranoid, but can it be that I had a little 'you name it' in the brain when I did my hypertensive crisis?
No, I don't think so. A stroke would have caused symptoms such as weakness/paralysis or inability to speak. Your headache is probably a withdrawal symptom. If it doesn't go away soon, be sure to consult your doctor to have your blood pressure measured and other tests.
I'm sorry Parnate didn't work out for you Marty :( Given your severe side effects, you should never take it again. I hope you can find a non-MAOI treatment which works well for you.
Regards
Ed
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