Posted by matthewdavid on March 28, 2011, at 11:01:04
In reply to Re: The gavis nardil, posted by lifelover on March 28, 2011, at 1:43:08
Hi Jedi/Lifelover, although I'm new to Nardil (3 weeks in) I am taking the generic. the first 3 weeks were aweful after discontinuing prior meds and waiting for the Nardil to kick in but like many others say when it does kick in it is like a light switch. As I was waiting for it to kick in I was in pretty bad shape, mentally, physically, emotionally, then just like a switch it kicked in. Now the first couple days I was definatly in the euphoric phase (and not complaining) but now I feel wonderful, don't feel medicated, and very hopeful to get my life back and say goodbye to the nightmare I've faced ever since my teenage years. It still seems too good to be true but I am ever so hopeful especially considering that it is one of the few meds that can provide longtime relief.
MAOI's- Last resort Med??
don't poop out
fewer side effects
more effective (in my case the only thing effective)
inexpensive (as compared to the "new class" of medsBased on my personal experience I would recommend the following to anyone trying to find depression/anxiety relief for the first time.
-try a benzo
-add an SSRI if needed (give it a full 3-4 weeks)
-switch to a second SSRI if needed (give it a full 3-4 weeks)
-Swith to a NSRI (if needed)
-add an approved SSRI if needed (combination therapy)
-add Lithium if needed
-if no results from the following switch to an MAOI!!!
-note: most doctors will have you try up to 20 different meds ("new class"), in various combinations which in my case took years off my life.The above steps could be taken over the course of a year. Seems like a long time to find the correct treatment but I spent 15 years in misery going from one med to another.
Suggestions to receive an MAOI Prescription:
-do your homework
-although food interactions data our outdated treat these meds with respect
-find a new dr, tell them your mom, aunt, grandma, or someone in your immediate family has taken them for years (this was my approach)
poster:matthewdavid
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