Posted by John on May 31, 1999, at 8:07:22
In reply to nardil/maoi, posted by any name on May 29, 1999, at 5:23:12
> I have suffered from depression all my life, but 10 years ago, had a complete breakdown. I was put on
> nardil 60 mg per day, which was then decreased to 45mg per day. It did get me out of my depression, but with the usual side effects ie manic tendencies, putting on weight etc. Last year , I managed to get the dose down to 30 mg per day, and felt great on that for 9 months, but then all the old symptoms started up again. The only way to feel better is to increase the dose up to 60mg for 2 months and then gradually decrease it again. In the past 10 years I have had to do this so many times.... Does anyone else have similar experiences, suggestions, or has anyone done well on nardil and then switched to another medication with better results? I would be really greatful for any feedback. Thanks. Any NameAny Name, I have noticed the same tendency with every med I've tried (lots!), except none ever really got me that much better. I notice I actually feel best while titrating up, or down, but not when I'm at a steady dose. "Poop-out" is a similar experience with many. Stop it and restart it to make it work again, or continually up the dose. No one really knows why. Curiously though, there are subtle hints of bipolar in your descriptions, and a mood stabilizer would be worth discussing with your doc. Even in the absence of a bipolar diagnosis, mood stabilizers seem to help a lot of meds work better and keep them working. I'm the opposite of you, I've tried all the others with disappointment and am now looking at the MAOIs as my next step. When all else fails, they go to the MAOIs. You're already there. I don't know how it would be trying other meds after MAOIs. As you know, it is a unique experience for all of us, with no clear roadmaps. You're not alone. John.
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