Posted by LLL on August 5, 2002, at 8:58:02
In reply to Re: Nardil, Drowsiness and Insomnia!, posted by KellyM on August 5, 2002, at 5:49:47
I was on Nardil for about 9 months and then Parnate for over 4 years, nearly 5 years ago. I am currently trying to tolerate the Parnate once again and am in the early stages of dosing. I do not suffer from depression and take instead for panic disorder/agoraphobia.
All the MAOI's mess with your sleep, the amount and type of sleep you get at night. I remember in particular having what I would call "narcolepsy attacks" on the Nardil during the day. These instense naps could not be resisted. I'll never forget going with my sister-in-law to go shopping and by the time we got there I decided to stay in the car and sleep - and sleep I did - I couldn't NOT do it.
I'm only on 5 mgs of Parnate right now (need to get up to at least 40mg) and have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. I sleep in 4 hr. cycles. I'm hoping that in time I will get used to it or it will decrease in intensity. The good part though is that I don't feel the lack of sleep and am alert and full of energy during the day.
Good Luck, hope you find the right formula.
poster:LLL
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