Posted by FredPotter on March 15, 2007, at 22:47:53
In reply to Re: Parnate » Mr.Scott, posted by ed_uk on March 28, 2005, at 7:08:33
I've stopped Effexor suddenly as told by my Dr. What a 24 hours it's been. Terrible dreams, sleep paralysis, sleeping all day. Anyone know the washout from Effxor XR to Nardil, as that is the plan?
My Dr told me he didn't know the washout period but suggested 10 days. My pharmacist who knows more than my Dr said 7 days. Do either of them know the truth?
Both of them were very surprised this old (sic) drug was still made, as they don't prescribe it. What's more it's subsidised here in NZ. So perhaps NZ is a little out of touch. And the Ph'cist was a little concerned they might stop its manufacture. However I discover that about 80,000 people take it world-wide so that seems a reasonable market.
My Ph'cist said yes it was more effective for atypical depression than other ADs. It worried me that he seemed quite happy for the most effective drug for a common condition might become unavailable.For me there are not many side effects that compete seriously with anxiety and depression
Thanks for your help
Fred
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