Posted by willyee on October 28, 2005, at 11:35:20
In reply to MAOI vs. SSRI questions, posted by JaneB on October 28, 2005, at 10:13:44
> Do MAOIs cause the same cycling that SSRIs sometimes cause?
> If a benzo is needed to augment a SSRI is it likely that it would also be needed with MAOI?
I believe so,the maois create a strong adrenaline rush,especialy when first starting.Parnate how is more acitvating and you will almost absolutly need a benzo or mild sedative to counter act some hypermania that is common from accumalting.
Nardil unlike parnate effects gaba,this has been said to make it for some more efficent for social anxiety.However because of this it takes more time to let the med get in ur system before you feel effects.
Parnate for some can be felt in a very short time,if ur gonna be a responder,mine personaly was 48 hrs.
I would say if ur symptoms are that of an agitated depression,unmotivation and being really close to a bad spot,id look into parnate first since it can work so fast,makes it a good possable option for people bed ridden really at the end,unable to do any tasks.If u respond it has a tremondous initial KICK the first few weeks of use.
If you depression is hyper like,cant sit still,high strung,anxiety crippled,total social avoidance,id look into nardil.
It seems if nardil works for you it will be a more stable consistent med where as parnate can be a roller coaster ride.Nardil for some can provde a good solid remission .Down side,well i lift weights obsessvily and work out that way,and i EVEN went from 200 pds to 240 PDS!
i went from people complimenting me,to telling me im gettng a big belly.So weight gain can be a real issue.
Well anyway good luck,they are both valuable meds.
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