Posted by Exister on September 8, 2012, at 9:53:07
In reply to Any cure for Nardil belly?, posted by enndub on September 6, 2012, at 14:35:01
> OK, so I'm a little over 10 weeks on 60mg of Nardil, and most my side effects have finally subsided. All that's left is minor shakiness (particularly in the legs when going down stairs) and maybe some constipation (don't want to stop taking the stool softener to find out--not keen on giving myself another enema).
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> The one thing that remains is a pot belly. I gained a little weight after starting Nardil but now have worked most of it off. If you pinch my belly there's no fat, but yet I still have a firm pot belly. Anyone know what causes this and if there's anything I can do to get rid of it? Will it go away with continued treatment? I have always been skinny and this belly is really annoying me.
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> Thanks for the help, guys.
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> NickHey. Hope the Nardil is working!
All I can suggest is a form of excercise that focuses on the tummy area. Do a google search. Example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiSPIJ0L-GEAlso you could use bisacodyl, a laxative which flushes a bloated gut if food is passing too slowly. Works for me with Marplan, a med with almost identicle side effects as Nardil.
Best of luck.
Ex
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