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Posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 16, 2003, at 20:49:03
HAS ANYONE LOST WEIGHT BEING ON PARNATE?
Posted by ace on March 16, 2003, at 20:53:52
In reply to parnate, posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 16, 2003, at 20:49:03
Posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 16, 2003, at 20:57:04
In reply to Re:I've DEFINATELY heard of it happening. (nm), posted by ace on March 16, 2003, at 20:53:52
I have been on this for three weeks and wonder if it may be better to try Nardil??
Posted by cybercafe on March 17, 2003, at 0:09:29
In reply to parnate, posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 16, 2003, at 20:49:03
> HAS ANYONE LOST WEIGHT BEING ON PARNATE?
yes....
strangely, ritalin also helps me lose weight, but doesn't give me the same raging libido that parnate did
i kind of miss that ..... oh yeah, and not being depressed as well :(
Posted by christophrejmc on March 17, 2003, at 16:45:04
In reply to Re:I've DEFINATELY heard of it happening., posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 16, 2003, at 20:57:04
> I have been on this for three weeks and wonder if it may be better to try Nardil??
>Are you saying that weight loss is an undesired effect? Parnate has a reputation of causing weight loss, while Nardil often causes weight gain.
-christophre
Posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 17, 2003, at 18:08:40
In reply to Re:I've DEFINATELY heard of it happening. » Jennifer Maxell, posted by christophrejmc on March 17, 2003, at 16:45:04
> > I have been on this for three weeks and wonder if it may be better to try Nardil??
> >
>
> Are you saying that weight loss is an undesired effect? Parnate has a reputation of causing weight loss, while Nardil often causes weight gain.
>
> -christophreNo, not at all I would love to lose the weight while taking the Parnate, but instead I have gained. I have been on it for 3 weeks at 20 mg and don't find much of an effect, except for the fact that I have gained weight and feel tired and sluggish. Should my doctor up my meds if I feel no effect or should I try the wellbutrin with it?
Posted by missliz on March 18, 2003, at 0:54:22
In reply to Re:I've DEFINATELY heard of it happening., posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 17, 2003, at 18:08:40
DO NOT mix other ADs with Parnate. When I say you can fry your brain, I mean it more literally than you think.
Parnate takes at least eight to ten weeks to titrate the dose up, and to kick in completely. It's amazing stuff, Parnate rewires your brain and it can be a rough ride at times but I thought it was wonderful. It metabolizes into amphetemine and methamphetemine, and yes you will lose wieght on it. I certainly did. Give it time to work. It can make you jittery, and it can screw with your heart and blood pressure so be careful of the dose. It's worth the trouble of the diet.
Nardil is gentler, but a lot of people gain weight on it. I lost a lot of weight, but once the social phobia lifted I was out racing bikes and burning it instead of storing it. Once again, it takes a good ten weeks to work.
Once the Parnate is settled in, you still need to get out and exercise- It's not some magic thigh shrinking wand. You'll finally feel decent enough to do it thoughmissliz
Posted by christophrejmc on March 18, 2003, at 15:36:24
In reply to Re: It takes longer than that., posted by missliz on March 18, 2003, at 0:54:22
> It metabolizes into amphetemine and methamphetemine
It was once thought that Parnate metabolised to amphetamine, but it has since been proven untrue.
Also, several people have safely combined Wellbutrin and Parnate--it's certainly not as dangerous as SSRI & MAOI copharmacy and perhaps safer than TCA & MAOI. I'm not sure how effective the two are together, though. Anyone care to comment?
-c
Posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 18, 2003, at 20:21:57
In reply to Re: It takes longer than that., posted by christophrejmc on March 18, 2003, at 15:36:24
> > It metabolizes into amphetemine and methamphetemine
>
> It was once thought that Parnate metabolised to amphetamine, but it has since been proven untrue.
>
> Also, several people have safely combined Wellbutrin and Parnate--it's certainly not as dangerous as SSRI & MAOI copharmacy and perhaps safer than TCA & MAOI. I'm not sure how effective the two are together, though. Anyone care to comment?
>
> -c
What is the dosage you are at? How much should a person need to feel better in 8-10 weeks??? When do you finally notice the weight coming off?? I surely feel tired and sluggish all the time and exercising has become a real task - in fact I dread working out because I just have nil for energy - that's why I am wondering if switching to Wellbutrin or mixing will help for energy. Anyone else gain lots of weight or notice a real increase in appetite????
Posted by Jennifer Maxell on March 18, 2003, at 20:22:39
In reply to Re: It takes longer than that., posted by christophrejmc on March 18, 2003, at 15:36:24
> > It metabolizes into amphetemine and methamphetemine
>
> It was once thought that Parnate metabolised to amphetamine, but it has since been proven untrue.
>
> Also, several people have safely combined Wellbutrin and Parnate--it's certainly not as dangerous as SSRI & MAOI copharmacy and perhaps safer than TCA & MAOI. I'm not sure how effective the two are together, though. Anyone care to comment?
>
> -c
What is the dosage you are at? How much should a person need to feel better in 8-10 weeks??? When do you finally notice the weight coming off?? I surely feel tired and sluggish all the time and exercising has become a real task - in fact I dread working out because I just have nil for energy - that's why I am wondering if switching to Wellbutrin or mixing will help for energy. Anyone else gain lots of weight or notice a real increase in appetite????
Posted by michael on March 19, 2003, at 1:30:33
In reply to Re: It takes longer than that., posted by christophrejmc on March 18, 2003, at 15:36:24
> > It metabolizes into amphetemine and methamphetemine
>
> It was once thought that Parnate metabolised to amphetamine, but it has since been proven untrue.
>
> Also, several people have safely combined Wellbutrin and Parnate--it's certainly not as dangerous as SSRI & MAOI copharmacy and perhaps safer than TCA & MAOI. I'm not sure how effective the two are together, though. Anyone care to comment?
>
> -cNot to mention combining stimulants w/maoi's (it's been done safely)- which is not to say that it is not dangerous. It could be lethal... but it's also helped some people.
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