Posted by SLS on March 19, 2012, at 6:58:02
In reply to Re: getting frustrated - Parnate experts? » SLS, posted by g_g_g_unit on March 19, 2012, at 4:55:50
> > How do you know that you are not bipolar?
> I don't. However, my psychiatrist doesn't seem to think so.My inquiry was meant to establish a possible explanation for your reaction to the stimulant component of Parnate, which emerges well before MAO inhibition occurs.
You are probably going to need a sleep aid regardless of whether you use Parnate or Nardil. My guess is that Nardil will not cause you the difficulties you are currently having with Parnate. Parnate was the logical first choice in my opinion. However, if you don't make it to 40 mg, it is unlikely that you will experience a full therapeutic effect. Some people do respond to lower dosages, but not many.
How did you respond to Nardil?
What dosage of Nardil did you take?
What were the side effects you experienced?
What other drugs were you taking along with Nardil?
Marplan is sometimes chosen when Nardil produces intolerable side effects. These two drugs are hydrazines. Parnate is not. To me, Marplan felt pretty "clean" compared to both Parnate and Nardil with respect to side effects. I discontinued Marplan because its therapeutic effect on my depression waned after the first week.
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