Posted by Ruth on August 9, 1999, at 20:27:02
In reply to Re: Parnate information wanted, posted by lynne on August 9, 1999, at 9:03:32
I've taken parnate for a unipolar depression. I had a good response to it which lasted for a number of months and then it ceased to be effective. The two things to keep in mind are the need to follow the dietary restrictions (Dr. Bob has something about that) and also the chance that it will cause orthostatic hypotension (you get dizzy when you stand up- so you have to remember to stand up slowly)
As for the sleep issue I had the opposite problem to your concern which is to say that I found the parnate quite sedating and so I found myself needing afternoon naps.
But all things considered it certainly was helpful to me.
Let me know if you have more questions.> > > I am going to start taking Parnate soon. I have Social Phobia and Atypical Depression. Any thoughts or information on Parnate would be deeply appreciated!
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> > Is there something specific you'd like to know? There are many old threads on MAOIs that include discussion of Parnate.
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> I am worried about being able to sleep when taking Parnate. Can you take Trazadone with Parnate? I am also concerned about weight gain.
> I will go back and check out the old threads on MAOI's. Have you tried Parnate yourself and did it help you?
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> Thanks,
> Lynne
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thread:9748
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