Posted by Questionmark on June 10, 2004, at 18:25:53
In reply to Anyone have a *BAD* experience with Parnate?, posted by PhoenixGirl on June 6, 2004, at 12:08:19
> I'm going to start Parnate in a week, and I want to know if anyone has had a bad experience with it. Seems like a lot of people on here have had good experiences with it, but I want to know all possibilities. Thanks!
i had a bad experience with Parnate. Actually many of the the things that harryp mentioned hearing, i experienced, among others.
i experienced fluctuations in blood pressure (usually low, with postural hypotension and moderate general dizziness), mild to moderate tachycardia (which did not bother me that much except when in social situations because it made my anxiety worse), physical weakness and fatigue, sensitivity to cold (& yet occasional diaphoresis as well), severe insomnia, nervousness & anxiety (usually but not always), extreme aggravation of my obsessive-compulsiveness (e.g., ruminating, over-focusing, & perfectionism), and extreme emotional sensitivity. This last effect made my depression significantly WORSE instead of better-- it made everything so horribly sad, regretful, painful, depressing, negative and emotional, most of the time. It was not for me.
Also, be very careful with the dietary restrictions-- Parnate is much more liable than Nardil to cause a hypertensive crisis. i had one with a small amount of mac & cheese after only a month or so of being on Parnate, and i have never had a hypertensive reaction from food after 9 months on Nardil (and quite a bit of cheating). But you need not worry as long as you take the necessary precautions.Finally, don't let this discourage you, of course. Many people have benefitted tremendously from Parnate-- oftentimes when nothing else would benefit them. Good luck.
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