Posted by jms600 on March 25, 2010, at 18:02:57
I'm currently in the process of trying to persuade my doctor to prescribe me an MAO inhibitor for my severe panic disorder, GAD, social phobia and unipolar depression. I have been on countless medications (including benzos) and cocktails with only limited success.
Which MAOI should I go for? I hear that Nardil (phenelzine) is the drug of choice for anxiety but has the worst side effect profile - particularly weight gain and sexual dysfunction?
How bad is the weight gain on Nardil? Is it as bad a that caused by, say, 15mg daily of Zyprexa?
How bad is the sexual dysfunction? Is it as bad a that caused by, say, 30mg daily of Paxil?
Is Nardil really the answer? Would I be better choosing Parnate or Marplan instead?? Are they just as good for severe anxiety disorders??
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