Posted by SLS on August 14, 2009, at 19:24:46
In reply to To SLS, Parnate Question, posted by morganator on August 14, 2009, at 18:04:50
> I am currently severely depressed with on and off severe anxiety.
That stinks.
> I just started Zoloft 2 weeks ago.
How high are you planning to go with Zoloft?
> I am also taking Depakote 1500mg and Zyprexa 10mg.
That's a great antimanic combination.
> I swear I notice differences in muscle function when an antidepressant is working and when it is not.
Very much so. Depression can weaken muscles and cause them to fatigue more easily.
> I guess I am wondering if Parnate, or Nardil, would make the kind of impact on my brain that I am looking for without making me too anxious or stimulated.
Parnate might be stimulating in the beginning. However, this doesn't necessarily indicate that it will produce an increase in anxiety. If Parnate works the way it is supposed to, ideally, it will reduce the anxiety along with the depression.
Nardil probably reduces anxiety more quickly than Parnate. This is often attributed to its effects on GABA, something that Parnate lacks.
Both drugs can produce insomnia. Perhaps the Zyprexa will help prevent that. If it doesn't, don't be bashful about treating it.
I hope that answered your questions. I'll be happy to answer more.
- Scott
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