Posted by malcolm664 on May 29, 2007, at 7:28:24
In reply to I'M BACK ... and 37 lbs. lighter on NARDIL, posted by UgottaHaveHope on May 29, 2007, at 2:24:33
> Sorry I was gone so long. This board had crashed, job had picked up and most importantly FEELING BETTER. Been on Nardil 45mg for two months now and has reduced anxiety at least 90-percent (it was rough to start, but well worth it now).
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> Blackouts are 90-percent gone, still have minor constipation. Really the only bothersome side effects are daytime sedation and insomnia. It may be from a few factors: 1) Not on a routine schedule, 2) taking naps too often during day and 3) may need to take Nardil later in day.
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> But you know what? I feel like a NEW PERSON without being overwhelmed 24/7 by anxiety. Thank you, God. If I had to put up with a few side effects, so be it. And hopefully my body will adjust over time.
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> FINALLY: My biggest fear, from reading all the "anti-MAOI" conspiracy theorists, was weight gain. I am 6-4 and was bulging at the belt at 252. I was a candidate for Diabetes Type II, which is why the Nardil "weight gain" hype freaked me.
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> Nevertheless, anxiety 24/7 was worse than anything in the world, so I tried it anyway. I really worked hard on a balanced diet: Fruit for breakfast, oatmeal or grilled Chic-Fil-A for lunch and anything for dinner (just in small portions like Weight Watchers).
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> I am surprised to see me at 215 now, as is everyone who knows me.
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> DISCLAIMER: This is not intended to make anyone who gained weight on Nardil feel bad or like a failure because every med affects everyone differently. I just want to tell my story to let ppl on here who are thinking about taking Nardil but scared bec of possible weight gain that it is not always true.
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> I hope to hear updates on everyone. God bless, love you, Merry Summer, MichaelThat's really great news Michael!! Hope that the Nardil keeps working for you. BTW, when I was on Nardil a year ago, I didn't notice any effect on my weight. In fact, I may have lost weight, b/c I stopped working out and lost my appetite (I had always been pretty active physically). But then I only remained on the med for about 3 months max, so can't comment on how it might have affected my weight had I remained on it longer.
Anyway, that's great news!
Best-
Malcolm
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