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Posted by lansur on March 10, 2003, at 19:03:39
I am about to start parnate, an MAOI. (I have taken nearly every anti-depressant drug there is without success!) I am very concerned about developing high blood pressure that could lead to heart problems & stroke etc. I am middle aged, physically very fit and have no heart or B/P problems. I am training for my first marathon in May. (I missed a marathon last fall since my psychiatrist advised against it, for whatever reason.) Since I am somewhat obsessive and/or compulsive, I must always "push the envelope" when working out. Can I still continue my training, long distant running and do the marathon while on MAOI's? Am I playing with fire or just being overly paranoid? Thank you!
Posted by Jack Smith on March 10, 2003, at 19:44:31
In reply to MAOI'S, exercise and physical health, posted by lansur on March 10, 2003, at 19:03:39
Shameless Plug for maoi group.
Join it if you haven't already, people there are very knowledgable about the med you are about to start. By the way, I have no personal interest in you joining, it is not a for-profit group or anything.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maois/
JACK
Posted by kara lynne on March 11, 2003, at 0:58:58
In reply to Shameless Plug » lansur, posted by Jack Smith on March 10, 2003, at 19:44:31
Jack,
Are you on a MAOI yet? Is it working?
Posted by Questionmark on March 11, 2003, at 1:35:22
In reply to MAOI'S, exercise and physical health, posted by lansur on March 10, 2003, at 19:03:39
Since you seem to be in good health, i doubt this (Parnate) would be much of a problem. It depends on the dosage too. But i'm not a dr. so i dont know. But if you'd have to decrease exercise for it that seems not-worth-it.
Posted by lansur on March 11, 2003, at 9:23:32
In reply to Re: Shameless Plug/Jack, posted by kara lynne on March 11, 2003, at 0:58:58
I am to start today. Just yesterday I took script in for filling! And boy am I nervous about all the caveats about this drug!!
Posted by matt miklos on March 11, 2003, at 13:35:58
In reply to MAOI'S, exercise and physical health, posted by lansur on March 10, 2003, at 19:03:39
I just started Nardil about a month ago, and I'm also very active. I've noticed it makes me feel a little weaker. I don't put as much energy into my workouts as I used to. I used to channel my stress with exercise, and ended up almost pushing it too far (I am a very anxious person) Now, with my stress greatly reduced, I don't feel like I have to exercise to feel better, I just do it now because I enjoy it. I feel much better now. MAOI's are worth the drawbacks for me definitely.
Posted by Steeler Tookahn on March 11, 2003, at 18:03:28
In reply to MAOI'S, exercise and physical health, posted by lansur on March 10, 2003, at 19:03:39
> I am about to start parnate, an MAOI. (I have taken nearly every anti-depressant drug there is without success!) I am very concerned about developing high blood pressure that could lead to heart problems & stroke etc. I am middle aged, physically very fit and have no heart or B/P problems. I am training for my first marathon in May. (I missed a marathon last fall since my psychiatrist advised against it, for whatever reason.) Since I am somewhat obsessive and/or compulsive, I must always "push the envelope" when working out. Can I still continue my training, long distant running and do the marathon while on MAOI's? Am I playing with fire or just being overly paranoid? Thank you!
I've been on a high dose of Parnate for many years and haven't had any problems with exercise. I can exercise as strenously as I want.
Posted by Jack Smith on March 11, 2003, at 19:56:29
In reply to Re: MAOI'S, exercise and physical health, posted by Steeler Tookahn on March 11, 2003, at 18:03:28
> I've been on a high dose of Parnate for many years and haven't had any problems with exercise. I can exercise as strenously as I want.
How high did you go? I was shocked to see your name come up because I was doing some research on parnate and found some of your posts from three years ago on the subject. I remember that it had pooped out on you and then you were re-trying it with mixed results? Curious how it worked out. Are you still on it?
JACK
P.S. If you are interested in some of your old posts, see thread below:
Posted by Lawrence S. on March 12, 2003, at 1:16:59
In reply to MAOI'S, exercise and physical health, posted by lansur on March 10, 2003, at 19:03:39
Parnate I'm not so sure about, but nardil will really make you feel sluggish.
Posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 12:08:30
In reply to Shameless Plug » lansur, posted by Jack Smith on March 10, 2003, at 19:44:31
what is needed to join this group?
How can I be part of this team
Tepiaca
Posted by Jack Smith on March 12, 2003, at 12:40:28
In reply to Re: Shameless PlugJAck smith, posted by Tepiaca on March 12, 2003, at 12:08:30
Tepiaca,
just go to this site:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/maois/
and follow the directions to sign up. THat's all there is to it.
JACK
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