Posted by Lucy Nash on October 15, 2002, at 12:34:47
In reply to Re: Nardil, posted by SLS on October 15, 2002, at 7:19:26
> Hi.
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> Sometimes, discontinuing an MAOI abruptly is easier than tapering slowly. The anxiety should pass much more quickly. Nightmares are common because MAOIs can completely block REM and dreaming. When you stop the MAOI, a REM rebound occurs, leading to vivid dreaming.
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> - ScottMy understanding is that stopping an MAOI abruptly was potentially dangerous. I did this once inadvertently and felt absolutely dreadful (headache, depression) in about 12 hours. Do you think this was due to stress and anxiety because I'd forgotten my Nardil, or could these have been physiological symptoms?
Plus, I've always considered myself fortunate that Nardil hasn't blocked my REM sleep 100%. I'm a lifelong poor sleeper and insomniac, so I tend to wake up during particularly complex or disturbing dreams.
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