Posted by jch on October 14, 2011, at 13:50:10
In reply to Re: Is anyone currently taking Marplan?, posted by jch on September 19, 2011, at 19:05:53
1st post Sept 11, looking for effects of old Marplan.
Might have found an answer. I have been taking Aplenzin and Nardil. First week: 172mgs of Aplenzin w/ 45 mgs Nardil, second week 354mgs Aplenzin w/45mgs Nardil.
I feel so much better, leaden legs gone; energy and motivation rising daily. I t reminds me of my experience with Marplan in the 80's.
Side effects so far: Higher pitch to my Tinnutus (I have had it for 30yrs), indigestion if I take it on an empty stomach and possibly slight constipation (this may be cause I've not been eating my daily Fiber One). None a major problem.
I have been taking Nardil for at least 12 yrs, with various low doses of stimulants. I can't take higher dose of Nardil because I keep fainting, sometimes unexpectedly midday. For years everything was A ok.
A few years ago, things started to go downhill. I don't know if it was due to Nardil poop out or the change in formula. Eventually I had no energy/motivation and my legs felt weak, heavy and achy; but I was perfectly happy as long as I could lay in bed and watch TV. Tried taking no Nardil ( to see if it was doing anything)and that was a mistake. Spent days sobbing in bed, went back on Nardil.
I have tried every MAOI (and maybe 15 other ads) and Nardil best works the best for me other than the old Marplan.
After doing research online, I suggested to my doc the combo of Nardil w/ Wellbutrin, which I had handled well in the past, til it pooped out. I took a copy of a report from 2002 saying it was not dangerous.(will post link)
He suggested I try Aplenzin instead,I really don't remember why.
My only original problem was atypical depression, although I have developed a slight case of agoraphobia recently. I have been seeking successful treatment for 28 yrs. So far this combination and the old Marplan have been the only successes. Mind you, I have only been taking this combination for 2 weeks.As for sleep, I never remembered dreaming before I started taking Nardil; I have had vivid dreams since. I think dreaming happens during REM, guess there's no disturbance. I have, on occasion, not been able to close my eyes and turn off my thoughts, up for 24-36 hrs. This is solved by staying off the internet after 8 pm. Easy fix.
It seems that many people have had problems with weight gain on Nardil. Initially I lost weight which could be explained situationally, my mother died and I opened a new business involving a lot of physical labor. After a couple of years I gained weight, about 20 lbs over ideal. I blamed it on menopause and less exercise. Closed the business and went to bed (2008)went back down to my ideal. I don't know why, less interested in eating and could'nt muster the energy to get to the store. f.y.i. I eat to live not live to eat. Too early to tell what new combo will do.
Will report if anything unexpected happens.
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