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Posted by denise528 on January 12, 2003, at 12:09:25
Hi,
If Seroxat, sertraline, prozac, prothiaden (TCA), Effexor and Remeron (some with lithium and lamictal) have all made me feel apathetic, anxious and more depressed, then what are the chances that Nardil will do the same?
Anyone here had experience with all classes of these drugs?
Denise
Posted by djmmm on January 12, 2003, at 12:45:29
In reply to Nardil, posted by denise528 on January 12, 2003, at 12:09:25
I don't think anyone can really answer your question, since everyone reacts differently, however, Nardil was THE only med that made me feel "normal"
The MAOIs have been the only meds that have allowed me to recover from depression/anxiety, while retaining a full spectrum of emotions.
Posted by denise528 on January 12, 2003, at 13:09:56
In reply to Re: Nardil, posted by djmmm on January 12, 2003, at 12:45:29
Thanks for replying. How long did it take for it to work, had you tried any of the other classes of drugs and if so how did you react to them?
Also, what type of depression are you suffering from?
Sorry, for all the questions but I'm constantly searching for clues.
Denise
Posted by djmmm on January 12, 2003, at 16:38:31
In reply to Re: Nardil, posted by denise528 on January 12, 2003, at 13:09:56
It started to work within a week or two. It was a profound change.
My diagnosis is major depression and social phobia. I was 15 when I started medication. I have tried Paxil, Celexa, Prozac, Zoloft, Luvox, Effexor, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Desyrel, Nardil and Parnate
Ive taken combos of all the SSRIs with Wellbutrin, Effexor and wellbutrin, Effexor and Prozac, and Most SSRIs/Effexor/Wellbutrin/Nardil with desyrel
I've tried Xanax, Klonopin, Neurontin, Topamax, Tegretol, Zonegran, Inderal
The SSRIs worked, in the sense that they made me not depressed, but I was never happy either, and they destroyed my sex drive. Both wellbutrin SR and desyrel helped restore my libido, but I still felt like an emotionless zombie. They (SSRIs) never worked well for social anxiety.
Wellbutrin (alone) caused hives, The SR version was fine, but wasn't really effective as monotherapy
Effexor didn't work, Effexor and Prozac didnt either...and it took me a few months to stop taking Effexor (discontinuation effects)Xanax and Klonopin made me irritable, and sleepy.
I used Neurontin and Topamax for a couple of years (for epilepsy)...I have no opinion good or bad about Neurontin, except that it is very expensive, Topamax was okay, although @400mg I experienced a myriad of side-effects (you name it) Zonegran was like a sugar pill, no effects
I found significant relief from anxiety with Inderal (betablocker), and continue to take it.
Nardil was the only medication that caused a profound, positive change in my mood, and complete recovery from social phobia. It also happens to be the one medication I have taken that has little to no side-effects (besides hypotension the first few weeks)
Unfortunately, due to the production problems, I had to stop taking it. This was the end of November, I believe. At the time, I was told Nardil would be available the first week of December...it wasn't. I'm not sure of the status now. My Doc, after phoning the pharm co., was under the impression that Nardil would no longer be made, so I switched to Parnate. I have found similar results with Parnate (which im on now), although it is more stimulating, and requires an annoying 3x's/day dose.
Posted by cosis on January 12, 2003, at 19:49:35
In reply to Re: Nardil, posted by djmmm on January 12, 2003, at 16:38:31
You are able to get Nardil still as a drop shipment, did you see previous posts with the # to call?
I was able to get 200 pills sent to me in 3-4 day's after my pharmacist called the number. Sorry I don't have the info with me but I am sure someone does...
nick
Posted by djmmm on January 13, 2003, at 10:38:18
In reply to Re: Nardil, posted by cosis on January 12, 2003, at 19:49:35
Thanks Nick...I'm glad some is available via drop shipment...but isn't this just a temporary supply?...Has Warner Lambert/Parke-Davis/Pfizer actually addressed the production problem?
I'm just not confident in the quality control. Warner Lambert has an EXTENSIVE history of "production problems" The FDA, in the past, had to resort to a court injunction to get this Co. to comply to basic regulations.
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