Posted by atypical on August 20, 2009, at 20:57:30
In reply to Re: Dealing with Nardil Sedation » atypical, posted by Ron Hill on August 15, 2009, at 23:15:36
Thanks for the great suggestion. I now split my dose 30mg around noon and 30mg in the evening. So far after two days I feel like it's putting less of a load on my system as opposed taking it all at once. I can even feel my heartbeat during/after exercise.
> > How have people dealt with (or, more specifically, lessened) Nardil sedation?
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> I solved my Nardil-induced sedation problem by adjusting my dose timing. I get up at 6 am, but I do not take my first dose until noon. I take my second dose at bedtime. It works for me, but everyone is different. So, your mileage may vary.
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> I currently take 90 mg/day, so I take 45 mg at noon, and 45 mg at bedtime.
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> -- Ron
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> dx: Bipolar II with ultra rapid cycling and mild OCPD
> 600 mg/day Trileptal
> 200 mg/day Lamictal
> 500 mg/day Keppra
> 90 mg/day Nardil
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