Posted by SLS on July 16, 2008, at 22:01:05
In reply to Re: California Rocket Fuel + » SLS, posted by mknight on July 16, 2008, at 14:42:53
> What are your thoughts on Nardil being listed as hepatotoxic in a prescriber guide? I would like to try the drug but do not want to damage my liver.
Of course, I don't know everyone who ever took Nardil, but I have never actually seen anyone have a problem. I really can't quantify how often it happens. It would be a good idea to have your liver enzymes checked before starting Nardil, and then perform a follow-up test or tests after being on it for a while.
Terrence Ketter, MD, an investigative clinician at Stanford University, rarely prescribes Nardil as the first MAOI to be tried. He prefers to use Marplan. Marplan is in the same chemical family as Nardil, but is not as hepatotoxic. I have been taking Nardil off and on for 25 years. I have been on it steadily at 90mg for two years. My liver enzymes are normal.
It is a difficult decision to make. I took Marplan for a few weeks many years ago. I was too impatient when I felt no positive results after 2 weeks. So, actually, I have not really tried it to be able to compare the two for you. Side effects with Marplan are generally milder.
Good luck.
- Scott
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