Posted by missjulie on June 19, 2007, at 18:32:22
In reply to Re: Advice from Parnate (insomnia) bye bye Parnate, posted by malcolm664 on June 19, 2007, at 17:59:49
Thank you Malcolm for your reply. Don't worry, I am not about to give up after the fight I had to get prescribed Parnate at all (seriously, you would not believe - 4 drs, starting with one who most recently treated me for 2 years, flat out refused, FINALLY found new one just to give this a try...) So no I'm not quitting already, no way. Think I read too many paeans to this drug from people saying it was amazing, changed their life, worked from the first day, etc. I got overly hopeful as I am classic atypical/bipolar III and this sure sounded like the answer after YEARS of suffering.
The side effects sure kicked in within hours though... I've got 'em all... besides dry mouth and NO SLEEP I am freezing cold all the time and pee CONSTANTLY (what's up with that??) I am dying to take a sleeping aid but am so paranoid about OTC medicine and food... Lunesta is prescription, right? BTW couldn't agree more about caffeine, drinking diet coke like crazy and no problems there. I can't say I'm more tired than I used to be (that was my main complaint) -- the one thing I haven't got is afternoon fatigue -- just NO SLEEP. For someone who has slept most of their life away this is VERY strange/unnerving. (yes, tried provigil years back, ritalin too, did nothing)
I was just sympathizing with other poster re: insomnia, but would certainly not quit till at least a month at 60. thanks Julie
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