Posted by UgottaHaveHope on May 1, 2007, at 3:25:15
In reply to Do all MAOI's make you this tired?, posted by Malcolm64 on April 30, 2007, at 13:42:41
It is a very common side effect, and just about everyone I've come across in Dr. Bob that took either Parnate or Nardil (though NOT Emsam) had it in the beginning stages. It is supposed to lesson or go away in time.
Mine has gotten better each week, but it's still my No. 1 issue. Like you I take caffeine pills (up to 200mg), and I should probably take an energy drink (loaded with caffeine). There are also some other contributing factors with me on Nardil: Insomnia (longest continious sleep is four hours) and low BP.
Football is right, though: Provigil seems to be the best drug to combat this side effect. Havent tried it yet, but will consider in future. I just dont want to add any more drugs right now.
Hang in there. Proud of you.
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