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Posted by F00TBALL on June 24, 2007, at 12:41:16
Straight from the mouth of my Pdoc...
If you develop postural hypotension (meaning you get dizzy when standing/walking and feel like you might faint) from an MAOI, be sure to stick with it, because this is almost a guaranteed sign that the drug WILL eventually work for you.
Posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2007, at 13:05:33
In reply to An early sign that an MAOI WILL WORK for you., posted by F00TBALL on June 24, 2007, at 12:41:16
This may sound stupid but why? Would this mean that all meds that give side effects to you in the beginning will eventually work? Love Phillipa
Posted by Justherself54 on June 24, 2007, at 13:24:06
In reply to An early sign that an MAOI WILL WORK for you., posted by F00TBALL on June 24, 2007, at 12:41:16
I've just increased my Parnate from 10 mg to 20 and had some wobbly legs and dizziness after standing yesterday..I was on it before and stopped as I literally would have to go down on my hands and knees as I felt I was going to pass out..
Do you know if there is anything (other than trying to stand up more slowly) that can help with this..I'm very happy so far with the results at even a small dose..I still feel some depression but I'm much calmer and the compulsive worrying is much better also..still the occasional spell where I feel weepy, but that's short-lived..
Here's hoping it will continue to get better!
Posted by F00TBALL on June 24, 2007, at 20:30:47
In reply to Re: An early sign that an MAOI WILL WORK for you. » F00TBALL, posted by Phillipa on June 24, 2007, at 13:05:33
TBH, I'm not sure why that's the case. He explained it to me, but he has this bad habit of being overly complex at times.
And, unfortunately, that's not the case with all drugs and all side-effects, just this very specific situation.
Posted by brooke484 on June 24, 2007, at 21:01:53
In reply to Re: An early sign that an MAOI WILL WORK for you., posted by Justherself54 on June 24, 2007, at 13:24:06
I had the dizziness and lightheadedness for about 3 weeks on Nardil but it all went away. It was so bad I started taking salt pills because I thought my blood pressure was dropping. It did pass though, so hopefully it will for you too.
Hang in there.brooke
Posted by Justherself54 on June 24, 2007, at 21:36:00
In reply to Re: An early sign - justherself, posted by brooke484 on June 24, 2007, at 21:01:53
Thanks Brooke..I'm going to hang in there..I was able keep on track with tasks today..doesn't sound like much..but it's a big thing for me :)
Posted by FredPotter on June 25, 2007, at 15:52:39
In reply to Re: An early sign -Brooke, posted by Justherself54 on June 24, 2007, at 21:36:00
I was getting hypotension so much that I stopped taking my blood pressure pills. I take two types. When I checked with the Dr the BP was in the high range of normal. Good news
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