Posted by BK on April 6, 2001, at 17:51:59
In reply to ANYONE HAD SUCCESS WITH PARNATE?, posted by KS on April 6, 2001, at 8:27:58
> I have so-called "treatment-resistant" depression (with some anxiety thrown in). I've been tried on all sorts of antidepressants and they have not benefitted me much. The only one that made a moderate improvement was Effexor XR 150mg bd (i.e., 300mg daily). Although it helps somewhat, it tends to level off or blunt ALL my feelings - good and bad. Anyone else found this? I've been told that I should try an MAOI like Parnate. I'd like to hear from anyone who has had success with this drug and how they tolerated the restricted diet, etc. Thanx. KS
KS,
I tried Nardil, another MAOI, and had tremendous sucess initially. Unfortunately, it lasted only three months and then I actually started to feel worst on it. I tried Nardil again several years later, but it never seemed to kick in as it once had. From reading herein, i noticed that this is not an uncommon effect with Nardil.
I've tried just about every other AD since and nothing has seemed to help my "treatment-resistant" depression. I'm currently taking Adrafinil, but haven't had much sucess with that either.
I strongly suggest that you give a MAOI a try. The dietary restrictions are significant, but not totally life changing. If this drug works for you, it will be well worth the dietary sacrifices. Good luck and let me know (and everyone else) how it works for you. Anyone out there who has found an effective replacement for Nardil, please let me know.
BK
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