Posted by rvanson on May 10, 2009, at 23:36:15
In reply to Did I give Nardil a fair trial? might stop it, posted by TriedEveryDrug on May 10, 2009, at 13:04:34
> Been on nardil for almost 5 weeks now for SP.
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> I think it is starting to work for the SP, but I'm not sure it is better than effexor for me - which decently.
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> One weird side effect it is causing is it is stirring up all sorts of past regrets. I'm totally obsessing about things that happened in the past and are under the bridge.
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> I get spells of general anxiety on it too. And spells of depression that I never really had. I feel like I'm frowning all the time. My doc has said he has never observed nardil making people more depressed (though he concedes it is possible).
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> And I feel pretty dull and spacy. I don't feel safe driving a car. I feel sort of unmotivated at times too.
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> I read that the sides should clear in about 3 weeks and maybe I need to give it 8 weeks or so.
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> But I've been so miserable on it so far. I'm not sure if I want to endure another 3 weeks to see if things improve.
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> Even though I probably haven't given it enough time, I'm weighing whether to quit it or not based on how I'm reacting so far.
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> Thoughts?
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> (sorry if I am posting about nardil too much. I just don't know where else to turn to get advice. this stuff is causing me much anxiety)If its as bad as you indicate, I would say that yes you gave it a fair trial. Why keep taking a med if it makes you worse?
5 weeks is pleanty long enough to try any A/D, IMO.
Perhaps, if you wish to use a MAOI you can have your Pdoc prescribe Marplan or Parnate?
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