Posted by willyee on March 4, 2005, at 4:20:46
In reply to Re: Parnate dosage » cubbybear, posted by ixus on March 3, 2005, at 5:07:52
> I have also history of major depression. But the background is anxiety/dysthymia/atypical depression/anxious depression/"leaden paralysis", now in reemission. Parnate is wonderful for me, have done a great job. I am just thinking that amfetamine metabilites of Parnate cause some remaining anxiety/muscle tensions.
> Nardil has additional calming properties but I am not sure whether it won't shut down my psycho-motor drive which now is OK. I will stay with Parnate, maybe reduce dosage further and see. It would be pity to see 10 years later that Nardil was a perfect drug. One solved key is that I must stay with MAOI. I think it is a great progress in my investigation (fighting with depression from 2000).
> Those who are/were on Nardil and have similar profile, please share your experiences with Nardil
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> > If you're feeling OK on this combo, at these dosages, then you should leave well enough alone for now. It sounds to me like you definitely need an AD., but don't switch to Nardil if the Parnate seems to be helpful. You're one of the lucky ones who does OK on a low dose of (my maintenance dose is usually 30 mg./day). I have major depression w/severe anxiety, all in remission, and am taking Parnate for 20 years. I did well with Klonopin as an adjunct for sleep,but everyone is different. Again, I think you should give the low dose Parnate/tranxene some time before experimenting with anything else. Good luck. cubbybear
I think post above was right on the money,if its working try to see how well it is,and ride it.Not too many people ever even get to where you are now.I would really evalute the level of progress parnate is providing you before you opt to change to nardil.....yes it can end up working better,HOWEVER i learned one thing,just because in theory it sounds better due to its gaba enhancing effect,i found it to bring no relief at all,and worsen my anxiety and depression.
This is just a prime example of how much individuality comes into play,and how careful one needs to be in using personal exper of others to aid in their own.
Personaly id stick with the orignal posters response,and take comfort you have a plan B in the wings.
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