Posted by Deahoidar on June 15, 2011, at 12:21:55
In reply to Re: Parnate (tranylcipramine) discontinuation =) weird » Deahoidar, posted by floatingbridge on June 14, 2011, at 11:27:10
> Well, good luck to you. I haven't gone through that before.
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> I am on emsam and trying to work the insomnia. Why GHB may I ask? That's xyrem, isn't it?
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> I've asked about it below.
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> Sorry not to be much help here. An maoi veteran should be by soon.
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> fbYes, Xyrem is GHB (sodium oxybate). Considering giving it a trial. I appear to be one of the "fortunate" few for whom Parnate destroys REM sleep and causes extreme daytime somnolence. In many ways similar to narcolepsy.
Xyrem apparently promotes REM sleep and we're hoping it will relieve this problematic side effect. It has gotten so bad that I can no longer tolerate Parnate at a therapeutic dose.
I'll be sure to report back.
Cuba
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