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Posted by Jasmine on May 1, 2004, at 13:17:09
After 4 months on Nardil, I was horrified to find that I had gained 18lbs. On my tiny 5'5" frame, that made a huge difference. I have never in my life weighed more than 110lbs and suddenly I just ballooned up. I realize it was because I had given into the sugar cravings, but when I tried to correct the problem by proper diet and powerwalking no less than 5 miles a day....I found that after 3 weeks I hadn't even lost a pound. It was disappointing.
So anyway, I switched to Parnate in hopes that it would be just as effective with my social anxiety as Nardil was, but without the weight gain.
I'd like to hear some opinions on this. What has been everyone's experience with weight gain on this drug? Also, do you think it will be a good drug for controlling social anxiety? This is pretty much my last hope aside from cocktailing a bunch of drugs. Thanx in advance for your replies!
Jasmine @>-->--
Posted by chemist on May 2, 2004, at 0:27:36
In reply to PARNATE weight gain????, posted by Jasmine on May 1, 2004, at 13:17:09
> After 4 months on Nardil, I was horrified to find that I had gained 18lbs. On my tiny 5'5" frame, that made a huge difference. I have never in my life weighed more than 110lbs and suddenly I just ballooned up. I realize it was because I had given into the sugar cravings, but when I tried to correct the problem by proper diet and powerwalking no less than 5 miles a day....I found that after 3 weeks I hadn't even lost a pound. It was disappointing.
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> So anyway, I switched to Parnate in hopes that it would be just as effective with my social anxiety as Nardil was, but without the weight gain.
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> I'd like to hear some opinions on this. What has been everyone's experience with weight gain on this drug? Also, do you think it will be a good drug for controlling social anxiety? This is pretty much my last hope aside from cocktailing a bunch of drugs. Thanx in advance for your replies!
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> Jasmine @>-->--jasmine, chemist here....i have personal experience with parnate....what is your meds cocktail? my experience with parnate was weight loss, due to *strict* diet alteration (whether good, bad, or ugly) and that parnate (tranylcypromine) is one chemical bond short of amphetamine, although there are very skewed data in the literature that metabolism of parnate does NOT produce amphetamine.....let me know, and all the best, chemist
Posted by cubbybear on May 2, 2004, at 1:00:53
In reply to PARNATE weight gain????, posted by Jasmine on May 1, 2004, at 13:17:09
I have always experienced weight gain on Parnate. What would always happen, is that I'd lose weight during depression as a result of not eating. I'd bottom out, then start the Parnate, experience increased appetite+sugar and carbohydrate cravings. Then I'd try to satisfy these cravings with lots of snacks and pastries. My weight would rise at a fast rate and I'd more or less regain all that I'd lost. At the plateau, the cravings would more or less disappear, although by nature I'm a lover of sweets (mostly chocolate, cookies, cakes).
That's been my experience but I know from all the postings on this board that weight gain is an exception; most people lose weight as a side effect.There's only one way to find out how it will affect you!
Posted by Carlos C on May 2, 2004, at 1:37:45
In reply to Re: PARNATE weight gain????, posted by cubbybear on May 2, 2004, at 1:00:53
AD weight gain is horrible. I feel your pain. I'm currently sitting on my 60lbs. over weight (most of which was contribuated from Nardil and Paxil) ass! Best wishes.
Posted by Sad Panda on May 2, 2004, at 14:46:44
In reply to PARNATE weight gain????, posted by Jasmine on May 1, 2004, at 13:17:09
> After 4 months on Nardil, I was horrified to find that I had gained 18lbs. On my tiny 5'5" frame, that made a huge difference. I have never in my life weighed more than 110lbs and suddenly I just ballooned up. I realize it was because I had given into the sugar cravings, but when I tried to correct the problem by proper diet and powerwalking no less than 5 miles a day....I found that after 3 weeks I hadn't even lost a pound. It was disappointing.
>
> So anyway, I switched to Parnate in hopes that it would be just as effective with my social anxiety as Nardil was, but without the weight gain.
>
> I'd like to hear some opinions on this. What has been everyone's experience with weight gain on this drug? Also, do you think it will be a good drug for controlling social anxiety? This is pretty much my last hope aside from cocktailing a bunch of drugs. Thanx in advance for your replies!
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> Jasmine @>-->--
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>Hi Jasmine,
Unfortunately Nardil's worst side effect is weight gain, but it's primairly the MAOI to use if you are an anxious type. Parnate is stimulating & is probably best for people with atypical depression, but YMMW, so you will just have to find out.
Cheers,
Panda.
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