Posted by jujube on October 23, 2004, at 20:45:31
In reply to Re: STOPED and RESTARTED Nardil,great only for a time » Tepiaca, posted by King Vultan on October 22, 2004, at 23:11:45
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> > Do you think that increasing and decreasing the dose could be the solution ?
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> Well, I wouldn't say that it's not safe, but I think it's less than ideal to have to resort to something like that in order to feel better. In my mind, it's a little along the lines of utilizing sleep deprivation as an antidepressant treatment. I would rather take a drug at a constant dosage and efficacy (assuming it works, of course, which I know is easier said than done).
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> > > Parnate at 50 mg/day is working reasonably well, but I think I would be doing even better if I got more sleep. >
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> > Todd how do you compare the Nardil and Parnate in terms of social anxiety ?
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> > Thank you very much !
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> I think they're both very good drugs for social anxiety. For me, Parnate seems superior, as it gives me the self confidence and boldness that I naturally seem to be lacking. Nardil did make me more sociable but did not address my own particular manifestation of social phobia as well as Parnate does. I think it really depends on the individual as to which one is a better choice.
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> ToddCould you please tell me if Parnate is effective for generalized anxiety disorder? I had great success with Paxil when it was prescribed for me about 8 years ago, but stopped taking it about two years ago. When the depression and anxiety came back with a vengence earlier this year, I tried Paxil again, with no response. The doctor switched me to Prozac and it was 2 weeks of hell. Next came Effexor XR, which kept me apprehensive and left me apathetic and unmotivated. I am now on Celexa and, after 6 weeks, have not noticed any significant improvement. I am becoming frustrated and demoralized, and getting to the end of my rope. Anything you can tell me or any suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated. I live in Canada, which means that some drugs, such as Cymbalta and Lexapro are not available yet.
Thanks so much.
Tamara
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