Posted by jpa on June 16, 2011, at 19:26:11
In reply to Re: Med's that can be combined with MAOI's » jpa, posted by jedi on June 14, 2011, at 0:21:02
> > 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.
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> 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
>I tried over 40 different drug trials before I settled on clomipramine, remeron and ldn. I also take vitamin B2 and magnesium, which seems to help. It was tough slugging for over 15 years, but perseverance and a good doctor eventually paid off. I did a lot of research on my own, I left no stone unturned. I would go to each of my doctors appointments with copies of research papers and with a proposed course of action. My doctor is a specialist, but I had to educate him when it came to the more unconvential medications. Find a good doctor that will work with you and than move forward as a team. That's how I eventually found a combination of meds that worked for me. Finally, I would add the following: DO NOT SETTLE FOR A SECOND RATE LIFE. You can/will get better, don't stop looking until you find the right medications for you. Good luck, I wish you the success I eventually found.
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