Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 16133

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nardil and parnate

Posted by JIM on December 3, 1999, at 7:08:21

Thanks to those who have responded to me so far, the info has been a big help. Nardil has helped me considerably in the past(depression,anxiety,social phobia), the weight gain is a bit of a problem though. I do not like the way I feel so far on Parnate(Headache, fatigue, nausea, sleep disturbance and feeling somewhat "stoned"). This is a on a does of only 10 mg. a day. I feel anxious about increasing it. I'm tempted to restart Nardil at 15 mg., then increase to 45mg. Any other comments would be welcome.

 

Re: nardil and parnate

Posted by Frederick on December 3, 1999, at 14:27:39

In reply to nardil and parnate, posted by JIM on December 3, 1999, at 7:08:21

Hello, Jim. I found Parnate fairly stimulating. That part did not bother me, particularly. However, I was bothered by its lack of efficacy in treating social phobia. However, I can understand that the "activating" nature could be bothersome to some people. Although, you might want to keep in mind that this aspect of the side effect, at least for many, diminishes over time. That is, I had insomnia for my first few days, even at 10 mg/day. Later, I gradually worked up to 60 mg/day an even later at 90 mg/day, without insomnia. Who would have expected that. My doc had asked me to try to make it through the first few weeks, just to give it a good try. But, I know it's difficult. Your used to something that worked, and switching meds and waiting for Parnate to work, while also living through initial side effects, can try the patience of any of us.

Just remember, Parnate is a different drug, affects neurotransmitters in a different way, and your body has to make those adjustments, however uncomfortable that initially feels. Again, I bet if you stick with it, the anxiety which you currently feel will subside in a few weeks. The waiting is tough, I know.

Good luck, Jim.


Frederick

 

Re: nardil and parnate

Posted by JAIME on December 8, 1999, at 8:44:31

In reply to nardil and parnate, posted by JIM on December 3, 1999, at 7:08:21

>I was on Nardil for about 15 years. Suddenly it does not work, I change to Parnate but I feeled as if I was on Anphetamine. I go back to Nardil combined with a liitle bit of Parnate. The combinatios works great for me.Right now I am on 2 Nardil (30 Mg) in the Morning combined with 1 Parnate (10 Mg) and thats all for the entire day. And good by the depression.

Thanks to those who have responded to me so far, the info has been a big help. Nardil has helped me considerably in the past(depression,anxiety,social phobia), the weight gain is a bit of a problem though. I do not like the way I feel so far on Parnate(Headache, fatigue, nausea, sleep disturbance and feeling somewhat "stoned"). This is a on a does of only 10 mg. a day. I feel anxious about increasing it. I'm tempted to restart Nardil at 15 mg., then increase to 45mg. Any other comments would be welcome.

 

Re: nardil and parnate

Posted by JIm on December 8, 1999, at 12:28:08

In reply to Re: nardil and parnate, posted by JAIME on December 8, 1999, at 8:44:31

> >I was on Nardil for about 15 years. Suddenly it does not work, I change to Parnate but I feeled as if I was on Anphetamine. I go back to Nardil combined with a liitle bit of Parnate. The combinatios works great for me.Right now I am on 2 Nardil (30 Mg) in the Morning combined with 1 Parnate (10 Mg) and thats all for the entire day. And good by the depression.
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>Have you experienced any side effects by combining parnate and nardil?? How is your sleep and energy level??? Did you have go through any ws out periods when you switched back and forth between nardil and parnate???

JIM
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> Thanks to those who have responded to me so far, the info has been a big help. Nardil has helped me considerably in the past(depression,anxiety,social phobia), the weight gain is a bit of a problem though. I do not like the way I feel so far on Parnate(Headache, fatigue, nausea, sleep disturbance and feeling somewhat "stoned"). This is a on a does of only 10 mg. a day. I feel anxious about increasing it. I'm tempted to restart Nardil at 15 mg., then increase to 45mg. Any other comments would be welcome.


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