Posted by jedi on June 14, 2011, at 0:21:02
In reply to Re: Med's that can be combined with MAOI's, posted by jpa on June 13, 2011, at 19:49:32
> I've been on Nardil and amitryptaline before, which proved mildly effective. However, the combination was not a long-term solution because of the sleep disturbance induced by the nardil. It completely eliminated my slow wave sleep (stage 3 and 4), something no other drug, aside from xyrem (which very few doctors will prescribe), can compensate for. Getting off Nardil nearly was the end of me, mind you I was on a high dose - 120mg. Nardil is no panacea.It's effectiveness will only last as long as you can live without recuperative sleep and it comes at a cost. Getting off it is very, very difficult. Ultimately, a combination of clomipramine, remeron and ldn proved very effective and the sleep is prestine - I feel rested and near 100 per cent better. Good luck.
Hi,
As a long term user of Nardil, over a decade, I do worry about the loss of REM sleep with the medication. Though the Nardil keeps my major atypical depression an arm's length away, I am never 100%. Even though I sleep fairly well with antihistamines and .5mg clonazepam, I know I am hurting for REM sleep. I have never been able to get off of Nardil for more than a few months without the major depression returning. I've tried so many different combinations of medications(45+). How did you come up with your cocktail?
Jedi
Jedi
Treatment resistant, atypical, double depression with social anxiety.
Nardil + clonazepam
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