Posted by Chairman_MAO on August 30, 2005, at 13:53:58
In reply to Why do antidepressants make me feel worse?, posted by denise190466 on August 29, 2005, at 10:54:48
The real picture is way more complex than the density or number of serotonin transporters that you have. Moreover, I am not sure of what relevance this is specifically because Nardil has no effect on the serotonin uptake transporter.
My simple suggestion is to back off on the Nardil dose until you don't feel so disoriented and increase it more slowly. Go up by 1/2 a pill if necessary. It takes at least four, perhaps 6-8 weeks to kick in. I know for me, the full benefit of phenelzine in SP didn't manifest until I was on it for several months; perhaps it just takes a long time to integrate the drug effect into my psyche.
You could also try Marplan, which is similar to Nardil (hydrazine MAOI).
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