Posted by ger man on October 14, 2011, at 10:58:49
In reply to Re: nardil physical symptoms » ger man, posted by jedi on October 14, 2011, at 10:27:48
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> For me, the hypomania didn't start until after the Nardil started to kick in. This usually takes several weeks after an effective dosage is reached. This stuff takes time, but is worth it. Your neurotic depression is an ideal match for this medication. It will probably work for you. I haven't read your other posts, but clonazepam can work well with Nardil. Both affect GABA and really help the anxiety. I was on at least 5mg daily while waiting for the Nardil to kick in. It got me through the really tough days. Long term benzo use will severely affect memory. I took 2mg for years and CRS(can't remember sh*t).
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> If not for the side effects of medications I would never try to stop. I've said several times on this board that I am a lifer on Nardil, and I may be. But I have to put myself to the test. When I think about my life before major depression and all the medications, there is no comparison. The main Nardil side effects for me are the CARB cravings and associated weight gain. Delayed ejaculation, which becomes more of a problem as we age. Insomnia, which almost always have to be treated. And a lack of motivation, which which I attribute mostly to a learned response from years of fighting depression.
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> The initial side effects, that go away after time, are the hypomania, daytime tiredness and postural hypotension. At least they did for me.
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> Remember, Nardil is the "BOMB" for your type of depression with anxiety!
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> Good Luck,
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>5 mg of clonazepam is pretty much in my sensation. Without any additional medication it takes 1-1.5 mgs of lorazepam for me to feel reflief. I dont know how side effects will develop, but to date they seem to be harmless. Before i took the Nardil i took the combination of 20 mg Lexapro with 150 mgs of Trazodone for sleep. I had bad sexual side effects from the SSRI and overwhelming carb craving from the Trazodone. By the way the Lexapro was almost ineffective as all the other SSRIs and SNRIs have been! Until now i dont have one of the side effects i had on the old combo and my sleep is still/again in balance. Without any medication i had to take a shot of Lorazepam or at least Trazodone to promote sleep. I know side effects (mainly long term) tend to manifest with proceeding tretment, so i will have to wait how it evolves.
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