Posted by Michael on September 4, 1999, at 21:40:56
In reply to Re: Antidepressants (Parnate) HELP, posted by Robin on September 4, 1999, at 9:40:06
> > > > > I have been on Parnate almost 3 years. The first time I forgot the dietary restrictions and ate a piece of pizza I expected the worst. Nothing happened. Now I cautiously ignore them. By that I mean that I don't go out of my way to eat things I shouldn't; and if I eat something on the restricted list, I do it in small quantities and watch for any side effects. I don't drink wine, and completely avoid "aged" cheese--which are supposed to be 2 of the worst. (I am not advocating that anyone else do this, I'm just sharing my experience.)
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> > > > > As for sleep problems, I have found that 20 mg. of temazepam allows me 8 hours of sleep with not a lot of residual fatigue the next day.
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> > > > I have been on Parnate for most of past 11 years. As a result of reading several studies, getting info from doctors, and pushing the envelope a bit, I basically eat and drink anything I like. I do avoid forbidden things that I can take or leave. Like Kim said, I'm not advocating this. I just don't want the "theorical dietary restrictions" to keep anyone from trying this medicine if they fit the profile. I avoided it for several years for that reason.
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> > > I have been on Parnate for 2 weeks and I have the headache from hell. I am also dizzy. Please tell me that these side effects will fade because I really think already Parnate has made a difference. Any suggestions? My vision is also strange its like I see black spots. I am taking 40mgs.
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> > Your dizziness should subside. This should subside. Avoid quick starts and stops and other abrupt movements. The headaches appear to be a reaction to food or other medicine. The next time you have a bad headache, get your blood pressure checked right away.
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> Thank You to those who have responded to my post on this board. I have a few more questions is the dizziness with Parnate because it lowers your blood pressure? How long do you think before it goes away. I could not even make it to work yesterday.How many mgs is the average dose? Do you think it hurts to take them all at once? Is ther anything to raise blood pressure to help with the dizziness?To Robin:
Yes, the dizziness is related to the lowering of blood pressure. I believe the average dose is about 40 mg per day although I'm up to 70. Most doctors recommend a divided dose with 1/2 in the morning and 1/2 in mid afternoon. That seems to minimize the side effects as well as giving a "boost" later in the day. I know some people are very sensitive to the drop in blood pressure and many are not. Try to hang in there, though. It's a good drug, especially for refractory patients.
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