Posted by 4WD on April 20, 2008, at 14:34:15
In reply to Re: 6 weeks on Nardil, posted by Fathe on April 19, 2008, at 19:14:57
I am having a major problem with my blood pressure now that I have been on Nardil for a while. My BP has always run low 105/65 or so but that is fairly normal.
But now it is fluctuating. Sometimes it is okay but I am having episodes where it drops to 65/45. I get lightheaded and faint and have to drop down to the floor or sit down at least. Trouble is, as soon as I get up I am faint and have all the symptoms again. It is especially bad when I first wake up in the morning and the first half of the day.
I have been sipping salty water during the day to try to raise it but it doesn't seem to be helping much. It is truly debilitating and makes me scared to drive sometimes. I spend a lot of time just sitting because I can't stand. In church this morning, I had to stay seated during the hymns because I couldn't stand.
I am only on 45mg of Nardil and would consider increasing it eventually (after a 10 week trial at 45) but I am afraid I can never increase it. I wouldn't be able to function because of the hypotension.
Anyone have any suggestions?
Marsha
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