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Posted by TriedEveryDrug on May 10, 2009, at 13:04:34
Been on nardil for almost 5 weeks now for SP.
I think it is starting to work for the SP, but I'm not sure it is better than effexor for me - which decently.
One weird side effect it is causing is it is stirring up all sorts of past regrets. I'm totally obsessing about things that happened in the past and are under the bridge.
I get spells of general anxiety on it too. And spells of depression that I never really had. I feel like I'm frowning all the time. My doc has said he has never observed nardil making people more depressed (though he concedes it is possible).
And I feel pretty dull and spacy. I don't feel safe driving a car. I feel sort of unmotivated at times too.
I read that the sides should clear in about 3 weeks and maybe I need to give it 8 weeks or so.
But I've been so miserable on it so far. I'm not sure if I want to endure another 3 weeks to see if things improve.
Even though I probably haven't given it enough time, I'm weighing whether to quit it or not based on how I'm reacting so far.
Thoughts?
(sorry if I am posting about nardil too much. I just don't know where else to turn to get advice. this stuff is causing me much anxiety)
Posted by Cseagraves on May 10, 2009, at 15:23:20
In reply to Did I give Nardil a fair trial? might stop it, posted by TriedEveryDrug on May 10, 2009, at 13:04:34
Hi tried every drug,
Would like to see what responses you get from your post. I have only been on Nardil at 45 mgs for two weeks, but feel absolutely awful. More depressed and feel more anxietal. I am so nauseous that I have dropped 5 lbs this last week. The thought of food is totally repulsive and am havinvg to force feel myself. Feeling more hopeless.
I am beginning to wonder what it means when your response to the drug makes you worse. (Brain chemistry?) I certainly haven't felt any thing uplifting so far. Just constant nauseau and dread. I wasn't depressed before either.
You didn't mention what dosage you are on. Myco is really good with this drug and could probably give you some real good advice if he sees this post.
Like I mentioned before, I have only been on two weeks and so I may not be the best to give advice.
Hope you get some good responses.
Courtney
Posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2009, at 17:11:20
In reply to Re: Did I give Nardil a fair trial? might stop it, posted by Cseagraves on May 10, 2009, at 15:23:20
Courtney myco is blocks something on social. I'm sorry both of you feel so poorly. I myself will never go on an MAOI although a lot of posters love them. Phillipa
Posted by TriedEveryDrug on May 10, 2009, at 21:25:55
In reply to Re: Did I give Nardil a fair trial? might stop it, posted by Cseagraves on May 10, 2009, at 15:23:20
Hi Courtney,
I find it interesting you too are having more depression and more anxiety on this. Sorry you are feeling bad.
My doctor swears up and down that he has never had a patient get more depressed on nardil.
Though epocrates lists both worsening depression and anxiety/agitation as possible side effects. I did also find one person on askapatient.com claiming it made them worse (with about 25 other people claiming how great a drug it is)
I'm at 45mgs though I tried an excursion into 60mg a couple of times last week.
I was much more anxious near the beginning of my treatment though I still get spells of it, usually a couple of hours after I take my dose.
I'm still debating whether to abandon it or not...
Posted by rvanson on May 10, 2009, at 23:36:15
In reply to Did I give Nardil a fair trial? might stop it, posted by TriedEveryDrug on May 10, 2009, at 13:04:34
> Been on nardil for almost 5 weeks now for SP.
>
> I think it is starting to work for the SP, but I'm not sure it is better than effexor for me - which decently.
>
> One weird side effect it is causing is it is stirring up all sorts of past regrets. I'm totally obsessing about things that happened in the past and are under the bridge.
>
> I get spells of general anxiety on it too. And spells of depression that I never really had. I feel like I'm frowning all the time. My doc has said he has never observed nardil making people more depressed (though he concedes it is possible).
>
> And I feel pretty dull and spacy. I don't feel safe driving a car. I feel sort of unmotivated at times too.
>
> I read that the sides should clear in about 3 weeks and maybe I need to give it 8 weeks or so.
>
> But I've been so miserable on it so far. I'm not sure if I want to endure another 3 weeks to see if things improve.
>
> Even though I probably haven't given it enough time, I'm weighing whether to quit it or not based on how I'm reacting so far.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> (sorry if I am posting about nardil too much. I just don't know where else to turn to get advice. this stuff is causing me much anxiety)If its as bad as you indicate, I would say that yes you gave it a fair trial. Why keep taking a med if it makes you worse?
5 weeks is pleanty long enough to try any A/D, IMO.
Perhaps, if you wish to use a MAOI you can have your Pdoc prescribe Marplan or Parnate?
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