Posted by ace on November 6, 2003, at 23:17:34
In reply to Nardil questions for ace or any other nardil vets, posted by Caleb462 on November 6, 2003, at 22:08:03
> I've been on 75 mg for a little over 3 weeks now, and I'm not feeling *anything* positive yet - should I be seeing SOME results already, or will it just be a lightbulb that kicks in in another few weeks.
Your case sounds more like a 'lightbulb' response is coming. Some people feel somewhat better after a week and mantain this feeling for 4 or 5 extra weeks- then, at the 5 or 6 weeks mark, the REAL Nardil effects kick in. Others notice that it kicks in over a period of 3 or 4 days...but your case, in which you feel no therapeutic efficacy yet, sounds light the 'lightbulb' will switch on soon.
> I was on 60 mg for about 6 weeks with only minor improvements in social anxiety that faded quickly.
This indicates you need a higher dose. Many report that 90mg is the dose they need- not just to get the great effects, but to maintain therapeutic efficacy. I would suggest a dose between 75-90mg.
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> Also... the daytime sedation SUCKS! I sleep 11 hours on Nardil if I have no reason to get up, and I'm STILL tired throughout the day. Did/do you experience sedation, and did it go away?Yes I did, but mine was/is not as constant. I believe your level of sedation will pass though.
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> How about orthostatic hypotension? It can be rather annoying too... I forget I need to stand up slow and boom - my vision goes all spotty and I feel very faint.I had that for a very brief period of time when going up to 90mg. Again, this should pass with time.
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> And the munchies...... ahhhh... I sure hope this drug gives me the positive results it gives so many others, cause the side effects are getting frustrating.Please be patient. I'm almost certain that if you stay on it long enough, at a correct dose, you should feel the Nardil brilliance. But remember, it sometimes can take a lot of time to kick in...and from your prior experience I definately think you need a higher dose- like 90mg.
Good luck, Caleb,
Ace.
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