Posted by quasimotor on August 3, 2012, at 18:52:58
In reply to Re: nardil to parnate and general rant, posted by papillon2 on July 30, 2012, at 12:02:11
Thank you Papillon. It sounds like you understand exactly what the issue is as far as meds and appetite disturbances while dealing with ED. I was on Desipramine briefly; not a very good reaction to it, although it tends to be a more stimulating TCA. Might have been on some others; can't remember. It does seem, however, that anything with potent serotonin reuptake inhibition causes more harm than good with me. Nardil did not, but perhaps the GABA effect counteracted it. I have been in CBT for years. It definitely has a positive effect, but my therapist (as well as my friends and family and pretty much anyone that comes in contact with me) agrees that there is just a certain level of mental illness that cannot be touched without medication. I hate it and I wish it weren't so but I've come to accept it as the years have gone on.
At any rate, the Parnate has been a nightmare so far. The simulating effect has been intolerable (as I was afraid of) and has basically worsened all the symptoms that returned when I quit the Nardil. Because the Nardil was so slow to kick in, I did not realize what a profound effect it was having on my anxiety and depression, especially the physical symptoms which have plagued me for so long.
So I'm stuck, as usual. I may have to bite the bullet and just go back on the Nardil, maybe a lower dosage. Is there anything that can help with the appetite increase (besides stimulants)? I read that Nardil can lower thyroid activity and relatively high doses of iodine can counteract this, but perhaps this is just anecdotal. I'd go back on Topamax but my doc is opposed to it because of the potential side effects (kidney damage, memory loss, etc.).
Thanks again, Scott and Papillon
Sincerely,
Adrian
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