Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 897974

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Nardil causing depression?

Posted by Escopeta87 on May 27, 2009, at 18:46:24

Several weeks ago I was prescribed Nardil at 15mg per day for major social anxiety and depression. The first day of medication was fine, however, as the days went one, Nardil began causing severe depression and general anxiety, despite the fact that it had been working well for my SA. My depression worsened ten fold to a point where I would lie in bed and have suicidal urges for hours. Past regrets resurfaced and was causing a great deal of anxiety for me. Also, the most minor disappointments turned into tremendous ones. After only a week, I had to stop Nardil and went back on 20mg Parnate.

Parnate seems to work somewhat well on my depression, but it's not quite as effective on my SA. I'm wondering, has anyone heard or had a first hand similar experience with Nardil? Could this be considered an initial rough patch of the medication?

Re: Nardil causing depression?

Posted by shasling on May 27, 2009, at 19:01:24

In reply to Nardil causing depression?, posted by Escopeta87 on May 27, 2009, at 18:46:24

Nardil users usualy have trouble getting it kick start,seems when it finaly does you get the reward.

As for parnate,ill tell you now with the way its built,not debating if its been reformualted which i believe,this are things to consider,

Try to get brand parnate,
If you can,try to move up fast in dosage,statying on a low ineffective dose of parnate unlike other meds usualy doesent lead to accumaltion and relieaf,instead a higher dose is needed.

Also almost always parnate needs a aurment,whether its a benzo to aid in social enhancment or over stimulation,...or a stimulant to add a more anti depressive touch.......or a mood stablizer with either of the abbove,but parnate is good as a play in a good hand so to speak,llike having a ace.

Best parnate combo will be

1 high enough dose,not to high though
2 addes sage stimulant to provide more of a kick
3 a benzo,usualy klono or xanax,to provide more social benifit and provide anxiety relieaf also
4 low low dose mood stablizer to keep some form of balance
5 a sleep aid to treat insomnia

good luck

Re: Nardil causing depression?

Posted by desolationrower on May 29, 2009, at 0:48:30

In reply to Re: Nardil causing depression?, posted by shasling on May 27, 2009, at 19:01:24

hm. do you get depressed from taking benzos?

also it could just be nardil didn't kick in so you were experiencing lack of effeictive drug

-d/r

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