Posted by cubbybear on December 1, 2002, at 4:25:52
In reply to Re: Parnate????, posted by jsarirose on December 1, 2002, at 0:38:22
> > parnate worked great for me...
> >
> > first had the stimulant effect
> > then that worse off and i was depressed for a month or so
> > then the MAOI effect kicked in, and relieved my depression
> >
> > been off it for a week (so i can take a real stim) and had no
> > withdrawal effects ..... though i do sleep a bit more :)
> >
> > funny parnate makes you sleep more.. i think that is an atypical reaction
> >
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> I have heard of some people being more tired on Parnate. I think sometimes it can be caused by not sleeping as soundly at night. I have trouble sleeping and sometimes dream more on Parnate - but I take Trazodone which takes care of those problems for me.
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> I consider myself a Parnate success story. I've taken up to 100mg. Around 60mg I started feeling positive effects. And increasing the med increased the positive effect. At 100mg I reached my limit of handling the dizziness and low blood pressure though. From what I've read, you can go up to 130mg safely (as long as your blood pressure is okay and the side effects are tolerable). You may want to try pushing up the dose.
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> The only headache problems I've had are after hypertensive problems. I've made eating errors a few times in the year I've been on the drug. After the inital migraine and other effects, I seem to still have a residual headache for several days afterward.
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> Also - regarding the other posts and weight gain, I've heard Nardil is more responsible for this than Parnate. Many people (including me) lose weight on Parnate. It has really helped with my appetite and food obsessions.
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> And - after you have pushed the med as high as you can take it, don't forget about augmentation too.
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> -JessicaAfter having experience with Parnate for nearly 18 years, I can certainly consider myself a success story. For me, this drug was a lifesaver many times. But you need to be patient: it usually took about 3-4 weeks to kick in. The only reason I had to discontinue it, was because I moved to a foreign country where it is not available (and it would take forever to describe how I overcame this problem).
On the other hand, I'm shocked regarding Jessica's assertions about dosage.If I were you, I would check that out thoroughly. Personally, I feel certain that maximum recommended dosage is about 50 or 60 mg. and no more.
I also had completely different experiences regarding side effects. I experienced weight gain and cravings for carbohydrates and sweets. I also felt a reduced need for sleep, so I could actually sleep less than "normal" but not feel tired. Everyone's reactions are different. So I can surely say Parnate is wonderful, but please do your homework on the proper dosage before going overboard.
Good luck! --Steve
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