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Posted by Mats on June 28, 2003, at 2:04:51
Hi,
I have been on Nardil 30mg now for about 3 weeks and though my depression has reduced quit a bit I feel very uneasy and somwhat restless. Sometimes I get panic that I never really believed I had. But somethimes I feel really energic and up to do something, something I think is a good thing.
Anyway, is this a good "startup" dose and what dose should I settle on? My doctor seems quit a bit uneasy with this med and just trows anti-food restictions towards me!
Posted by Mats on June 28, 2003, at 2:14:14
In reply to Q for ace or somebody else /Nardil, posted by Mats on June 28, 2003, at 2:04:51
I may also state that my diagnos is severe Major depression. Month ago I really felt how it feelt like to be a vegetable. I believed i was in this state for about one year.
Beside any sideeffects I may experience with this med I feel more alive then I have in years!
Posted by ace on June 29, 2003, at 23:46:37
In reply to Q for ace or somebody else /Nardil, posted by Mats on June 28, 2003, at 2:04:51
> Hi,
>
> I have been on Nardil 30mg now for about 3 weeks and though my depression has reduced quit a bit I feel very uneasy and somwhat restless. Sometimes I get panic that I never really believed I had. But somethimes I feel really energic and up to do something, something I think is a good thing.
> Anyway, is this a good "startup" dose and what dose should I settle on? My doctor seems quit a bit uneasy with this med and just trows anti-food restictions towards me!Hi Mats!,
I think you should push it up to 60mg, leave it there for 4 weeks and then see what happens. 30mg is preety week, but it might work for you- you can always go back down if need be.
A bit of agitation, may be just a s/effect (it's listed as a possible one). Unless this gets very bad, I'd let it be. It really should pass. Or use Valium PRN. Also at a higher dose I can't see you getting these- due to the way Nardil effects GABA- the 'calm' neurotransmitter.
Remember, one has to achieve 80% inhibition for full effects with Nardil. Although this usually translates to a 45-60mg dose, for some people it doesn't.
Good luck, and be patient my friend!
Ace.
Posted by Carlos on June 30, 2003, at 0:58:10
In reply to Re: Q for ace or somebody else /Nardil, posted by ace on June 29, 2003, at 23:46:37
I've been fine at 60mg for about 4 weeks. Whenever I raise to 90 I get that agitation. Since I'm doing good at 60mg (no sweating, heart racing, etc... depression under control, although motivation could be better) is there any reason to go to 90mg? If you could please take a sec and answer these questions. Thanks!
1. What is your relief like?
2. Are you very out-going?
3. Do you think you may be borderline hypomanic/manic?
4. How's your depression?
5. Do you have so-so days, or is everyday a magical joy?
6. How's motivation? (1-10 scale)Best wishes,
Carlos
Posted by ace on June 30, 2003, at 1:59:38
In reply to Question for Ace (or others w/ experience), posted by Carlos on June 30, 2003, at 0:58:10
> I've been fine at 60mg for about 4 weeks. Whenever I raise to 90 I get that agitation. Since I'm doing good at 60mg (no sweating, heart racing, etc... depression under control, although motivation could be better) is there any reason to go to 90mg? If you could please take a sec and answer these questions. Thanks!
>
> 1. What is your relief like?From depression and anxiety it is breathtaking! Social phobia too!
> 2. Are you very out-going?
With Nardil big time! With gals too! Last time on Nardil I got over 15 numbers, but when I stopped I got none! I am always a sill kinda person, but Nardil, cause I'm so happy on it, makes me even more so!
> 3. Do you think you may be borderline hypomanic/manic?
No.
> 4. How's your depression?Eradicated. Motivation 100% Love everything in life. Even washing clothes!
> 5. Do you have so-so days, or is everyday a magical joy?
Out of 20 days everyone is brilliant except one. That one is great too, It's just not brilliant.
> 6. How's motivation? (1-10 scale)
10.
> Best wishes,
> Carlos
>Carlos, push it up to 90mg bro. You won't regret it!
Ace.
Posted by Carlos on June 30, 2003, at 4:17:47
In reply to Re: Question for Ace (or others w/ experience) » Carlos, posted by ace on June 30, 2003, at 1:59:38
Thanks a lot Ace! I think I just may do that. Nardil is KING! :)
-Carlos
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