Posted by ace on January 1, 2003, at 1:21:22
Hi guys. I'm new to this forum. It seems a lot more open minded than some others. On one I question the efficacy of the SSRIs and let them know about MAOIs and they tell me to stop posting!!
I heard your help and I need it quick.
I have started Nardil. It's been 4 weeks 3 days. At times It's blunted my phobic anxiety (to derealization) and made me happy & less self conscious. It hasn't done much for the OCD YET (I've heard it can be very good for OCD) In many ways it has just carried over the antidepressant effects of sertraline (Zoloft) -- which were minimal. I quit zoloft 2 weeks before Nardil. I really don't think it's kicked in. I havent felt the 'zap' that's characteristic of AD onset of action. Also the effects of NARDIL I spoke of above only happen at TIMES. This makes me think it hasn't kicked in. Although it's been a while I have a VERY good feeling about this drug.
Some questions about the 'old faithful'
1. Onset of action -- How long did it take for you guys? I've read it can take 4-8 weeks. I have been on it for 4 weeks 3 days but I've only been on 60mg 2 weeks 1 day. I've read a lot that it can take 4 weeks to kick in at THE HIGHER DOSE (60mg) independent of the length of time taken before 60mg was started.
2. Dosage -- I take 4 tablets. One at 10 am, another at 12pm, another 2pm, and yet another 4pm. Is this OK?
3. Has anyone heard of any stories or know of anyone using it for OCD?
4. Do you think my dose is high enough? I've heard of some people responding to 45mg after 6 weeks. This makes me wary to up the dose at the moment (I've had a few side effects)
5. It has maximum effects on REM sleep after 2-3 weeks. I have noticed a bit after week 3 waking in the early morning. Any of you guys experienced these effects? Furthermore, is the suppression of REM sleep inherently bad?
6. Half-Life -- is it 1.2 hours or 2 hours?
I'm not going to give up on this drug. You guys have helped. I've been reading your messages and it seems as if Nardil users connect! I'm in Australia, only around 500 people use it here (I rang manufacturer) We have all got to keep it alive!Take Care guys,
Ace.
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