Posted by Eilidh on February 6, 2003, at 5:15:13
In reply to Who has STOPPED taking Nardil or Parnate?, posted by Jack Smith on February 4, 2003, at 17:59:41
Hi,
I have been taking Nardil since November. After 4 months I have found the dose too high in that my mood level and motivation were great but that sense of having a "chemical high" was too great. Every thought had to be almost instantly acted upon - this was going to lead to difficulties at work etc. so I had to reduce the dosage. I reduced my daily dosage by I tablet. I was less motivated and felt my mood was flatter.
I increased my daily dose by 1/2 a tablet. I feel my mood is okay, but could be a little better. My level of motivation likewise.
I have never experienced"highs" so found the level achieved by another whole tablet quite anxiety provoking. I felt as if I may loose control of myself.
To achieve the mood level I achieved with the higher dose my next step is to try taking it on alternate days.I am not sure if I ought to take any on the intervening days or not.
I try to approach the side effects as seperate phases to be dealt with. Sleep disturbance on higher dose, chocolate desire on any dose,tremor on higher dose, excessive mood enhancement on higher dose, lack of effect on lower dose.
I would still prefer this ongoing trial to the debilitating levels of depression of the past 10 years despite trying all other groups of antidepressants.
I hope this helps towards your decision making.
Good luck
Eilidh.
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