Posted by SLS on February 20, 2009, at 6:56:47
In reply to Re: Nardil cognitive side effects- zero memory, posted by g_g_g_unit on February 20, 2009, at 6:45:13
> just debating whether i should stay on meds at all given the way i think ssri's have caused a lot more problems for me than i began with
I believe that MAOIs are less harsh on the system than reuptake inhibitors. I don't think they flood and overwhelm the receptors as much. I would not be so afraid of Nardil doing any permanent damage.
> (have always had intense OCD, though am in therapy at the moment and think a lot of the symptoms i went on nardil for were a kind of prolonged withdrawal that i failed to recognise at the time).
Withdrawal from an SSRI?
Yes, hypotension can be problematic with Nardil. If the drug helps you, it might be worth taking Florinef to bring your blood pressure up. I will say this, though. For me, the hypotension got better the longer I was on the drug. I took 90mg and did not need Florinef. I never came close to passing out at that dosage, but you do have to let your body get used to the drug. Even orgasms return after a few months for those who have problems early in treatment. The longer you take an MAOI, the cleaner they get. This has been my experience that I see repeated in others.
I know OCD takes higher dosages of SRIs and longer to obtain a response. The same might be true of Nardil. Some people don't get an optimum response until they reach a ratio of 1mg drug / 1kg body weight. If one were to weigh 165 pounds, 75mg might be necessary.
- Scott
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