Posted by JaneST on February 3, 2001, at 20:30:03
In reply to Re: Xanax tolerance » JaneST, posted by Daveman on January 29, 2001, at 23:14:28
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Sorry...meant to get back to you sooner. Nardil saved my life. Yes, there can be complications...I memorized my food list and before Anyone prescribed an anti-biotic or ANYTHING, I had them double check to see if it would be contraindicated with the Nardil. I guess I became hyper-vigilante...but when you have high anxiety anyway, that's not really so hard, is it? :)I remained on Nardil for a little over 5 years. I never had an episode or problem with an interaction. Insomnia has never really been one of my problems, however, I learned early on that I should only take Nardil at night...not daytime...because it was too sedating for me.
Sadly, it pooped out on me about 2+ years ago and until about 4 months ago, I remained in search of that speeding bullet...something that would give me a break from the black pit. Though I tried just about everything else, nothing has achieved that success. Eventually, I decided that most of the AD's I was trying were contributing to my depression. So, 4 months ago I chose to stop everything but my Ativan...and I feel surprisingly 'normal'. I have my moments but then I remind myself whatever was making me feel disheartened or bummed out was normal...just a blip on the screen and I'm doing ok.
A few weeks ago I went to an MD for my annual physical and recited the litany of AD's I had tried, mentioning my success with Nardil...he said, "hmmm, I rely only on psychiatrists to prescribe that." And I truly believe it requires quite a courageous one at that. I don't know if they are so concerned about the side-effects or the potential legal issues...or what...but you sound like the kind of person to be responsible enough for yourself.
Hope this has given you some insight. Let me know how it goes.
Love,
Jane
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