Posted by medjuggler on February 24, 2008, at 21:06:30
In reply to Re: Go for it! - 4WD » medjuggler, posted by 4WD on February 24, 2008, at 18:19:32
Hey Marsha.
Please dont EXPECT anything. That can lead to dissapointment and cofusion - a real mess. I hope you do feel calmer quickly but I simply cant garantee that. Though I think it would be worth starting to titrate down from your Klonopin a little as soon as you start Nardil. Maybe aim for half the dose you're on now.
As for the side effects, they dont usually start strait away but rather they creep up on you, usually after 3-6 weeks. And they last!
I dont think you should be too worried about your bulimia returning. A good number of studies have shown that Nardil can help the condition.
http://archpsyc.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/41/11/1105
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/112413478/ABSTRACTYes you may get more of an appetite with Nardil but there are ways to control it. I suggest you make sure your meals are about 50/50 carbs/protein. The higher protein content will help avoid carb cravings which is normally the culprit for Nardil weight gain. And try and stick with low GI carbs.
L-Glutamine is an amino acid supplement that will also reduce carb craving by providing an alternative fuel for the brain. Try 3g first thing in the morn before breakfast & between meals on empty stomache. Its cheap & good quality here: http://www.1fast400.com/?products_id=2460 I use this company all the time & highly rate them.And I suggest a high strength multi vit too, or a b-50 complex to include 50mg B6. Nardil can interfere with B6 matabolism so supplements help, but you must balance it with the whole b complex. Taking p-5-p (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate), the active form of B6 would provide even better protection.
Insomnia shouldn't last long & is 'usually' one of the first side effects to come, and go. Your Trazodone should suffice. Or, I used diphenhydramine effectively which is safe and can be purchased OTC. For constipation simply use laxatives.
The hard ones are hypotension, anorgasmia and (if you're unlucky) urine retention, but thats pretty rare.
For hypotention you can use sodium based salt to help lift blood pressure. For Anorgasmia you can try Horney Goat Weed http://www.1fast400.com/?products_id=1644 (works for both sexes, try 0.5-1g) or meds like Cyproheptadine.
Hope that wasn't all TOO honest & didn't scare you, but I'm just trying to share what I know.
I really hope you can be 'Marsha' again! Good luck!
mj
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