Posted by Jedi on March 3, 2007, at 13:50:54
In reply to Re: Nardil experiences - Jedi » Jedi, posted by UGottaHaveHope on March 3, 2007, at 11:24:32
>Do you think it was specifically because the drug slowed down your metabolism? Or that you had the infamous carb cravings?
I believe it is a combination of many things. I know for a fact that Nardil causes cravings for sweet carbohydrates. Ironically, atypical depression can also cause these cravings. The gold standard for fighting treatment resistant atypical depression causes many of the same side effects as the disease itself. As far as a slowed metabolism, I don't know. Two hours of strenuous exercise daily was the only thing that could control my weight on Nardil.
> You know, there are a couple of people in here that take some sort of stimulant with MAOIs.
I am from a small town with very limited choices for help with mental health. The last PDOC I had treated me for nine months with me begging to go back on Nardil to stop the pain. No way. Finally I had to use my emergency stash of Nardil and go find a MD who would prescribe it. My current doc is apprehensive about the MAOIs and will not prescribe any type of stimulant with them, even modafinil.
This is why I am trying Parnate again. I tapered from 90mg of Nardil in a couple of weeks. Washed out for a week, and am now titrating up on the Parnate. I'm trying to do this fast enough so that the major depression does not have a chance to return. So far, so good.> Let me ask you this: Did you ever have any other noticeable side effects on the Nardil?
The other side effects I've had include insomnia, daytime somnolence, and delayed ejaculation. I had a short period of orthostatic hypotension when I first started Nardil about 10 years ago. I've also had a short period of hypomania. None of the side effects are as bad as lying in a fetal position on the floor, wondering how to possibly get through the next five minutes of life.
>And most importantly, did Nardil do anything to help your anxiety (which would be the primary reason for me to take it, generalized anxiety disorder)?
Nardil, augmented with clonazepam, has almost completely eliminated my social and generalized anxiety. My hands used to sweat profusely and there were times that I could not even bring myself to get out of bed, much less leave the house. I am hoping that the Parnate combined with a higher dose of clonazepam(2mg) will keep the anxiety from returning.
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