Posted by SLS on April 29, 2003, at 11:28:24
In reply to Serious Anafranil REM phenomenon, PLS answer!, posted by ace on April 28, 2003, at 21:53:21
Dear Ace,
Starting Anafranil so soon after discontinuing an irreversible MAOI (Nardil) is contraindicated. I would recommend that you run a few Google searches using the term "serotonin syndrome", including quotes. Create a list of symptoms of the syndrome and carefully monitor yourself for their occurence. This might include body temperature (hyperpyresis). Muscle stiffness might be a good early indicator. I experienced some symptoms of serotonin syndrome when I added Nardil 60mg to imipramine 300mg. They resolved upon discontinuation of imipramine.
You will most likely experience REM rebound for having discontinued Nardil so quickly. You might even dream before falling completely asleep.
- Scott
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