Posted by satsumas on July 21, 2008, at 9:47:14
In reply to Re: Nardil or Parnate decision - have questions!, posted by blueboy on July 21, 2008, at 9:31:52
Thanks for the followup. My original diagnosis was depression 5 years ago, then after a hypomania, incuded by 300mg of Effexor I was on, changed to bipolar 2. I've only had one other period of hypomania, also caused by high dose of Effexor.
Was on lamictal+effexor for a long time, before i started to get the sense that my thinking was cloudy and the medicine was killing my motivation and desire. Then tried lamictal only (plus focalin) last year, and it did nothing for the depression, and was a huge waste of time.
Thanks for the response. DId Nardil affect your DESIRE for romance, or a relationship (if you were single at the time)? I'm less concerned about the mechanics, as I've never had a physical problem with libido in all my many trials of meds. I'm more concerned about it taking away the more broadly-defined libido instinct...for love, relationships, success, etc. To me this is as core of a symptom of my depression as anhedonia and low-energy. I would consider it a failed med if all something did was resolve the anhedonia and improve my mood but bliss me out to a point where I just didn't care about things I used to, or know in my rational brain to care about.
Tryied Mirapex last month on top of my most recent Efx trial to treat this issue...unclear as to whether it worked or not, but still on 1.5mg mirapex a day. Needed to resolve the Efx issue first.
How long did it take Nardil to kick-in? You have any major s/e besides insomnia (and what do you use for it?)
THanks much.
satsuma
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