Posted by JonW on March 8, 2002, at 21:00:44
In reply to Re: Johnx2, others -- Nardil Question, etc. » JonW, posted by JohnX2 on March 8, 2002, at 17:08:36
Thanks Johnx2!
Zoloft seems to be treating me a little bit better lately, but maybe I'm just cycling. Anyway, has anyone successfully treated the blahs you get on zoloft?
Thanks,
Jon>
> Hi JonW,
>
> Nardil is a very well respected medicine for social phobia/atypical depression.
> Many people believe the MAO inhibitors are an effective 1st line treatment
> for these symptoms (although many people do well on other classes of
> medicines too). There are other MAO inhibitors used, mainly
> Parnate and Selegiline, but Nardil is sometimes more pupular for social
> phobia becuase it is may be a bit better for anxiety.
>
> For atypical depression occasionally the SSRIs dont works out
> and people do feel a bit of emotional blunting, so maybe the Nardil isn't a bad option.
> The main downside is the dietary restriction. I haven't taken
> Nardil, but others on the board have and I have seen positive
> comments.
>
> As far as the ADD goes, I don't know about the ability to
> combine stimulants like Ritalin or Adderall with an MAO
> inhibitor, check with your doctor for medicine interactions.
> Do you take stimulants for ADD? (Sometimes ADD/anxiety symptoms in Bipolar II
> are confused with hypomania in my pdoctors opinion)
>
> Depakote is a good 1st line mood stabizer for bipolar II and
> Neurontin is popular add on for anxiety. I have taken
> Neurontin to help stabilize my mood and deal with anxiety
> issues. Some other people use Lamictal (me), or Lithium, or
> Tegetrol as mood stabilizers, but they are all fine choices
> for individual cases.
>
> I have taken Zyprexa to help me with anxiety and sleep and
> it really helped a lot.
>
> I think getting a good diagnosis and having a good rapport
> with a trusted doctor is most important. Sounds
> like you are on a good track. Hopefully you can get
> some more feedback on Nardil, I have heard it can be very good
> for social phobia/atypical depression. Your results
> may vary, as always.
>
> Best Wishes,
> John
>
> > My diagnosis would be something like Bipolar II + Atypical Depression (same as BP2?) + Bad Social Phobia + ADD. All of these are subject to change of course... I'm currently taking Depakote + Neurontin + Zoloft + Zyprexa. I've gotten the impression that you have similar symptoms as mine. If so, what is your current treatment? Sometimes anectodal research is like oxygen, you know?
> >
> > Several doctors whom I respect have suggested that I go on Nardil. Zoloft has taken the life out of me and doesn't seem to be helping with SP. Does Nardil have this same side-effect? I'd love to hear of different people's experiences on Nardil and other MAOIs? Anyone's advice is much appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Jon
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