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Re: Dealing with Nardil Sedation

Posted by atypical on August 21, 2009, at 10:19:24

In reply to Re: Dealing with Nardil Sedation » atypical, posted by Ron Hill on August 21, 2009, at 1:21:27

Thanks Ron. What's interesting in doing exercise while on Nardil seems like it's almost the same as not doing exercise. My heart rate was slow, my weight still stayed the same, and I didn't need to drink much water. Really strange. It's as if the Nardil slows down the physiology as a whole. Anyway, perhaps that was due to having the 60mg all at once which was to much to handle. Last night's 1-hr. bike ride was great. When I came back I felt my heart beating fast and strong and I drank two glasses of water!


> Cool! I hope the dosing schedule will continue to minimize your Nardil-induced daytime sleepiness.
>
> I commend you for your exercise schedule. As you know, exercise is a key component in establishing and maintaining good mental health. Further, since Nardil is notorious for causing weight gain, exercise and a healthy diet are extremely important.
>
> Be well, my friend.
>
> -- Ron
>
> ----------------------------------------------
>
> > 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?
>
> > > 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.
>
> > > I currently take 90 mg/day, so I take 45 mg at noon, and 45 mg at bedtime.
>
> > > -- Ron
>
> > > 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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