Posted by gardenergirl on December 19, 2005, at 17:52:17
In reply to maoi questions, posted by platinumbride on December 19, 2005, at 11:41:59
Hi,
I've never tried Parnate. I'm doing well on Nardil, but I did gain about 45 pounds in the last two years now. (Sheesh, has it been that long?) That's the worst part of it, IMO. Other side effects are easier to deal with. So I do think your concern is valid.I don't know how well Parnate does with anxiety. I know Nardil has helped mine. I didn't even realize that anxiety was a big thing for me until some of it lessened, and I felt more confident.
Regarding sinus issues, that is a difficult thing. I had to switch from Claritin-D to just plain Claritin. Actually, I don't take any allergy stuff now.
One thing I do when I have a bad head cold is to try to use menthol stuff and steam. There's even a new thing out there that dissolves in the shower and sends out mentholated (think Vicks) steam into the air. I also keep mint oil handy, and breathe that in. Eating hot and spicy foods as tolerated can help, staying hydrated, etc.
And I always get a flu shot and try to practice extra diligent hand-washing during cold seasons.
Good luck!
gg
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