Posted by ace on April 25, 2004, at 22:48:22
In reply to Nardil/Parnate in Australia social anxiety, posted by Daemon on April 25, 2004, at 21:48:39
> Hi folks
> I'm considering taking an maoi for social anxiety-Great idea!
> so there's somethings I won't be able to eat- but
> it's a sacrifice I've realised is worth making.
>
> I am little confused about Nardil- it's availability in Australia, whether the new formula is effective as the old and what differences there are to Parnate.
>
> This page
>
> http://www.depressionet.com.au/treatments/medicns/nardil.html
>
> Says in regards to Nardil in Australia:
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> Link Pharmaceutical's are importing Nardil and you need "Special Access" to purchase it. "special Access" means that your doctor has to order it for you and give it to you.
>
> Is this true? Does it mean they give you the pack or they have to monitor every individual pill you take?No! Nothing like that! Actuall the thing you read is old. Link still are in control of Nardil but it is now back on the PBS- this means your doctor doesn't need to apply for any approval.
Keep in mind, the chemist you go to may have to get it from Link, as not many chemists keep in stock the MAOIs.
So order it as soon as you get the script.
It is around $3.80 if you have a healthcare card and around $100 if you don't. You get 100 pills in the bottle.>
> Anyone here taking Parnate or Nardil in Aust.?Dude, I am THE Australian champion of Nardil! Its obvious you havent been on this site long!
> Has there been much information on whether the new Nardil is as effective with SAD then the old one?
>
> What is the difference with Parnate?Nardil is more serotonergic and effects GABA whereas Parnate doesn't. I believe Nardil is a better drug for most, but not all, people.
> This page
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> http://www.anxietynetwork.com/spmed.html
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> says Parnate is better because of its
> added noradrenergic and dopaminergic effects, lower side effects and quicker time to work,
> is uplifting and motivating for people with social anxiety.Ignore that. Nardil has a much better track record.
> I am going to see my general practioner this week and will ask them what is and isn't available here in Australia, but would love to hear from anyone who has any of the answers to my questions.
>
> Damian.I hope I have helped. Nardil is an amazing drug. Just cruise the web and see all the success stories. And the Nardil from Link is fine...
Ace
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