Posted by Sad Panda on May 2, 2004, at 14:46:44
In reply to PARNATE weight gain????, posted by Jasmine on May 1, 2004, at 13:17:09
> After 4 months on Nardil, I was horrified to find that I had gained 18lbs. On my tiny 5'5" frame, that made a huge difference. I have never in my life weighed more than 110lbs and suddenly I just ballooned up. I realize it was because I had given into the sugar cravings, but when I tried to correct the problem by proper diet and powerwalking no less than 5 miles a day....I found that after 3 weeks I hadn't even lost a pound. It was disappointing.
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> So anyway, I switched to Parnate in hopes that it would be just as effective with my social anxiety as Nardil was, but without the weight gain.
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> I'd like to hear some opinions on this. What has been everyone's experience with weight gain on this drug? Also, do you think it will be a good drug for controlling social anxiety? This is pretty much my last hope aside from cocktailing a bunch of drugs. Thanx in advance for your replies!
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> Jasmine @>-->--
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>Hi Jasmine,
Unfortunately Nardil's worst side effect is weight gain, but it's primairly the MAOI to use if you are an anxious type. Parnate is stimulating & is probably best for people with atypical depression, but YMMW, so you will just have to find out.
Cheers,
Panda.
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