Posted by SLS on July 15, 2009, at 16:24:34
In reply to Euphoric high on first trail w/NARDIL .. you too?, posted by UGottaHaveHope on July 15, 2009, at 9:48:09
> Any input would be greatly appreciated.
You may not be able to reproduce the startup euphoria that Nardil can produce unless hypomania is part of a bipolar diathesis. I was able to produce a mania by going up and down in dosage every few days. I actually sustained a hypomania at 30mg for a number of months. This spiked into severe mania once I discontinued the drug altogether. With Nardil, I have had several drug discontinuation-induced rebound manias. Not fun.
If you are not euthymic, though, I would urge you to continue to 60mg, as this seems to be the dosage that most people settle on. When Nardil worked best for me, it produced insomnia. For me, insomnia is a good prognosis side effect. Perhaps you can try to continue at 60mg and attack the insomnia agressively. I needed a combination of Halcion plus Ativan. Perhaps the insomnia will dissipate over time with the sedating drugs you are currently taking. If you are prone to more severe mania, though, you would not want to allow total insomnia to go untreated.
- Scott
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