Posted by cubbybear on April 7, 2003, at 2:08:55
In reply to Re: treatment resistant depression » cubbybear, posted by mmcasey on April 6, 2003, at 11:51:15
Sorry--in my previous post, I forgot to answer your question about side effects. I've found that, with Parnate, the side-effects have almost been the opposite of what others have posted. (Remember that everyone reacts to every drug in a different way.) My side effects have been increased appetite and craving for sweets and carbohydrates, leading to weight gain (which I desperately needed); low blood pressure sometimes, dry mouth, and--read this next one carefully--reduced need for sleep. That means no drowsiness, less fatigue and less desire to go to bed. (Great for night owls). If it's important for you to get plenty of sleep, you can supplement the Parnate with a benzo like Klonopin. I've also found that there's NO adverse effect on sexual functioning. Again--others might say otherwise, but these are my experiences. . .along with a lifting of ten million pounds off my brain and feeling like a human being again.
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