Posted by Love24 on February 2, 2009, at 9:41:17
Has anyone else experienced extreme, ravenous hunger while taking Parnate or any other MAOI?
I took two measly 10 mg pills more than three weeks ago, and I'm still experiencing Parnate's effects. Very strong medication, very sensitive med-taker.
After taking the Parnate, I felt this emptiness in my stomach. A never-ending emptiness. I have been eating nonstop for the past three weeks. I haven't been able to 'do' anything but sit around my house and eat to quell my hunger. As far as weight gain goes, yeah, I've packed on a few pounds, but at the rate I've been scarfing down food, I'm surprised I'm not bigger. I feel like part of the reason for this is the noticeable serotonin-overlooking amphetamine-like effect of Parnate.
It's so frustrating.
After the first 10 mg pill, I felt loopy, loopy and numb and almost drunk. I also felt spacey, lightheaded, and honestly like my cognition declined about 10% (still feeling that to a lesser degree right now). Words couldn't come to me while talking. I would just freeze up. The med has increased my social anxiety. Keep in mind, I only took a couple pills. No, I'm not going crazy and attributing every little thing to popping a couple Parnates. This med had and is having a remarkable effect on me.For the past 3 weeks, I've gotten sudden terrible, throbbing headaches in the heat of the moment, thus feeling no release. My throat tightens up and I get out of breath. This has been extremely annoying. It's all slowly getting back to normal, but it's a process and it takes patience.
So, I've complained. I'd like to know if anyone here has had similar experiences with MAOIS or can relate to what I'm talking about.
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