Posted by silvercoin on August 25, 2006, at 16:19:45
In reply to Parnate and slow heartbeat, posted by itsme2003 on August 25, 2006, at 14:40:41
I've experienced lowered blood pressure and heart rate on all the MAOIs I've taken, including Parnate. Typically, my heart rate has declined into the 50's and has gotten down into the 40's. The lowered BP and heart rate were a severe problem the first time I was on Nardil, but in subsequent MAOI trials, they have only been a nuisance. It is not an especially large concern unless you suffer from heart failure or find yourself frequently on the verge of fainting. I have also noticed fatigue-like symptoms on these various MAOIs and would tend to ascribe this to the lowered BP and heart rate as well. Low dose stimulants are sometimes used to ameliorate these effects seen with MAOIs, but they need to be added slowly and cautiously in dosages very much as you are suggesting. I believe what you are suggesting is relatively safe and might be worth a try. However, it might be good to have some nifedipine around just in case; I might want to have some for peace of mind, but it is probably not absolutely necessary.
Todd
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