Posted by Ilene on January 31, 2004, at 9:52:25
I took my last tricyclic (desipramine) today. I'm entering the drug washout period. Then I will start an MAOI. Which one should I take? I think choices in the US are limited to Nardil and Parnate. Thoughts:
Parnate seems to have fewer SEs, but it's stimulating, and I've acquired a sensitivity to stimulants. I even have to seriously limit my coffee intake.
Psychobabblers have complained that the "new" Nardil is less effective than the old stuff.
My blood pressure falls under certain circumstances. I think Nardil is more likely to cause hypotension. On the other hand, I have script for Florinef (causes salt retention) and I was okay with the desipramine.
SSRIs caused anorgasmia. Desipramine less so.
Thanks in advance,
I.
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