Posted by Molitor on January 9, 2008, at 12:29:35
In reply to Phenelzine vs Tranylcypromine (Nardil vs. Parnate), posted by Phoenix1 on January 8, 2008, at 12:31:27
My experience in a nutshell: Nardil isn't more anxiolytic than Parnate, however, Nardil is more pro-social. They are both excellent antidepressants, and although they both put me in a good mood, on Parnate I don't really enjoy things, whereas Nardil I do - Movies, food, people, art, food, sex, food, etc.
I've also found Parnate is more touchy with blood pressure, and my BP and goes up shortly after I take it, then drops to hypotension some time after. It also makes my heart beat harder, although it doesn't actually increase heatrate. I can't really tell anything after I take a dose of Nardil. I'm much more worried about food/drug interactions and hypertensive crisis on Parnate.
I vastly prefer the way Nardil makes me feel mentally.
I don't understand your statement about Parnate having "less toxicity".
Really, like all these other drugs, the only way to actually know is to try them. If your anxiety is socially related, I doubt that going to Parnate will make you feel better.
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