Posted by jedi on July 7, 2011, at 2:35:24
In reply to Nardil side effects, posted by zonked on July 6, 2011, at 20:49:20
Hi z,
Just saw this one, and have already taken my Benadryl. Hope I can be coherent. I always react with sleepiness to the histamine (H1) blockers. Good for me, I guess. I've used Traz, low dose Seroquel, and a variety of antihistamines plus clonazepam for Nardil insomnia.The Nardil afternoon tiredness was a b*tch! It does go away with time. I like brewed ice tea and used that instead of coffee some. I have used coffee too, put you can easily get your caffeine level up too high and add to the insomnia. Sometimes, I just took a nap; which also will add to the insomnia.
I usually get up once nightly to pee, but I blame that more on age (almost 54) and an enlarged prostate.
There are going to be some side effects my friend. Most will lessen with time. Thank God, 'cause I'm a lifer now!
Be well z,
Jedi
> I feel bad for complaining because overall I am much improved. But I can no longer use doxylamine for insomnia, even at tiny doses I wake up with a nasty hangover. That first night must have been a fluke. The daytime nap thing is so so annoying, I feel like I must either drink excessive amounts of caffeine to avoid it, or give into it. If I give in, I wake up really kinda depressed, anxious, sluggish, and cranky. Which makes me want to drink caffeine which... you get it. During my extended Nardil remission several years ago I was an energy drink addict. But the side effects didn't seem to bother me as much, probably because I had structure and purpose in life which I am now trying to regain. I am encouraged by jedi's remarks that the daytime nap thing went away. Jedi, if you see this, did you use caffeine UNTIL it went away or did you stop using caffeine and allow it to go away with time? Will likely be starting school soon, I hope this nap thing resolves. Another thing I have is the constant urge to pee at night. For whatever reason, I can't seem to empty my bladder at night enough before bed and have the urge to see all night. Usually I can't get myself to take care of business until morning though. Sorry to whine, I am still pleased I've had a response. -z
Jedi
Treatment resistant, atypical, double depression with social anxiety.
Nardil + clonazepam
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