Posted by Grouch on August 29, 2001, at 21:34:05
In reply to MAO Midday Slump--Low Blood Pressure?, posted by Lorraine on August 29, 2001, at 13:58:24
I experienced the same daily "crash" (but at 4 PM or so, and not after eating) when I was on Parnate. I stayed on Parnate for several years, but that particular side effect never really went away. I don't know if my blood pressure was low during the slump. I always attributed it to the circadian rhythm disruption that Parnate causes, but that's just a guess.Have you checked your blood pressure before and after the slump for comparison?
Also, if the salt tablets aren't helpful, another option might be a very small dose of a stimulant, though this runs the risk of the opposite problem (hypertensive crisis), particularly with Parnate.
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