Posted by ace on June 6, 2008, at 1:10:32
In reply to Re: Nardil- The best AD ever....... Ace, posted by tgo on June 5, 2008, at 9:19:55
> Ace,
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> Have you ever had a hypertensive crisis on Nardil?Yes- around 4. 2 were severe, with all the tell-tale sx, esp, extreme occipital headache, diaphoresis (sweating).
Do you have to go to the hospital for these as I do not have insurance or can you wait it out or take a medication to help this at home?
OK, this is a big issue. In my experience, I DO NOT advice people to go to hospital. The reason is simple- the nurses and doctors, for the greater part, are not educated about MAOI's.The last HT crises I had, in which I went to a hospital, was extreme. The hospital treated me with what I deem as contempt. I was in agony for 4 hours, experiencing delirium. At that point I demanded to see the doctor (not a nurse). Once the doctor heard what i studied, and when he heard me use medical terminology he started treating me seriously.
I will NEVER go to a hospital again. The prior experience was not much better.
I feel you are better to treat yourself if experiencing a HT crises.
This article is good.(written by two psychiatrists)
http://www.drtonyromack.com/MAOIs.htm
I would advise Nifedipine, Chlorpromazine- exactly what this article advises (If memory serves me correctly)
If you have had one, what was the trigger?
Eating the wrong foods. This is very rare but. I ignore all dietary restrictions- although i do not condone this.
> I am thinking about asking for Nardil if my next med trial isn't successful. I'm cautious about the weight gain though. Can you take adderall while on Nardil? It has worked for me in the past and curbs the appetite nicely.
It is officially contraindicated, but I have heard of it being used with nardil, and having no problems. I would have to research this a bit more to reach a definite conclusion.Try not to worry too much about the (possible) weight gain!!
All the best!
Ace!
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