Posted by Nardilstarted 2007 on November 25, 2008, at 14:41:53
In reply to Re: Need advice! Nardil switch to Parnate!! » Nardilstarted 2007, posted by JadeKelly on November 20, 2008, at 18:53:24
> Hi tty18er/Nardil2007!
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> Thanks for the response. Maybe you can help me!
> I take 30mg Parnate, little over month (couple days off, ht crises day 11). 5-6 days after start, week long unbelievable response; was that NE Epinephrine? How can I get that back?! Is there an A/D or augment of some kind that would cause me to respond that way again? I felt outstanding. Not euphoric, but my old self, in a really good mood. Then it kinda faded, and is now sorta transient, and I'm tired and dizzy alot. I def want to keep taking it cause MAOI'S are the ONLY thing that have touched this depression.
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> I take Klonopin, too, for nerve pain but I want to taper off that. I just don't want to confuse w/d's with s/e's, etc.
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> Oh, I'm diagnosed with Aty/TR MDD (major depression). 2 1/2 yrs ago it started after a multitute of personal tragedies hit me too close together. I just shut down, went numb, and can't find my way back. Never had one before. Help! I need to get back to my life. Its been too long! So you think 8 weeks on Parnate? What is the response like then?
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> Thanks again, for ANY HELP!
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> ~Jade
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> PS-why do you think alcohol brought out the A/D effect in you?
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> ~Jade
>HI. Yes Thats EXACTLY how Parnate works for almost everyone! When you start you get this massive kick from NE and Epinephrine that makes you feel great for a few weeks or a few days then goes away as your body adjusts to an equilibrium. Every time I increase my dosage by 10 mg I get/got 2-3 days of that great feeling then gone. once I hit 60 mg the same thing happened but then after about 4 weeks at 60mg the antidepressant effect kicked in and it does not go away. I find it anxiolytic too. When I drunk before it was working the alcohole made it work.. i dont know why but alcohol did that with ALL my previous AD's like ssris that didnt work. if im not on a AD alcohol doesnt affect me like that. One thing im noticing on parnate is that during the morning or till early afternoon I am extreamly sensitive and caring and emotional.. I could cry at any second about anything (good things, bad things, cute things, etc) weird. by late day im ok. Once you find the dose for you it will be some time before you feel it work after the initial kick.. At least thats what happened to me,
sincerely NardilStarted2007
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