Posted by ace on January 27, 2003, at 21:51:24
In reply to Nardil or Parnate??, posted by Jack Smith on January 27, 2003, at 16:34:53
> I am seriously considering going on an MAOI for my anxiety/depression. I am having moderate success on an ssri/WB combo but from all the good things I have heard about the MAOI's and from the symptomology I have which seems like atypical depression, it seems like an MAOI might give me the "breakthrough" I have been looking for for a long time.
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> I am just curious why so many people seem to prefer Nardil to Parnate. Parnate's side effect profile seems so much better, less sexual sides and less weight gain. Any insights from Nardil or Parnate users. Any help appreciated.
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> JackMost people who prefer Nardil have a serious anxiety component to their illness. At higher doses Nardil works on GABA. I don't believe Parnate does. However, I have definately heard of people who prefered Parnate over Nardil, even those with strong anxiety. It's true, Parnate has much less s/e's. If your prob is more depression try Parnate first. If more anxiety, try Nardil. Both are very good. Search old threds and you'll find a lot of Parnate fans.
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