Posted by ikasug on March 12, 2015, at 6:33:54
In reply to Re: MAOIs, hypotension, mental and muscular weakness » ikasug, posted by Robert_Burton_1621 on March 11, 2015, at 14:25:35
> > I've been on Parnate for a few years now, and it took me a while to overcome the very low blood pressure you're describing. I had postural hypotension as well, and I had come to believe they were connected because MAOI medications do lower general blood pressure.
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> > After a while my BP rose to about 100-110/60. Nonetheless, if I am not compliant or titrate upwards, the blood pressure symptoms return for a few days.
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> > I found relief by dividing the dose into groups of 30mg.
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> Thanks for that feedback. I will experiment with dividing my dose as well. What proportion of your total dose is 30mg?
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> And do you still have some symptoms with a steady BP around 100-110/60? I started to get bad symptoms around that mark, and have fallen below 100 systolic only a few times. I guess tolerance for low BP may vary according to the individual.I take 90mg in 3 divided doses.
110/60 is a lower, but pretty healthy blood pressure. I would expect symptoms around abd below 100 systolic though. You can try taking salt tablets and seeing if that alleviates BP symptoms.
Parnate sometimes makes me just plain tired on top of any lowered BP; is it affecting your sleep? Poor sleep and insomnia are a big cause of fatigue and weakness on Parnate. I also take 2mg risperidone whi ch causes fatigue some days.
I think light exercise and being active will help. When I was able to restablish a working schedule my side effects diminished.
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