Posted by ChicagoKat on October 4, 2012, at 13:24:15
In reply to Re: Update on my experience with Nardil + Nortryp. » ChicagoKat, posted by SLS on October 4, 2012, at 11:50:55
> > Just an update on the combo so helpfully recommended by Jono and Scott...even though I'm only on 15mg of Nardil per day and 25mg/day of Nortryp, at this point, already I'm experiencing a positive effect; my anxiety is practically gone, and I've noticed I'm starting to feel a bit more positive. I can now focus on a book (I love to read), and that's always a GOOD indicator of improvement of my mood. So some tentative thanks to you both, Jono and Scott :)
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> > I'll keep you all, esp Jono and Scott, updated as my doses slowwwwly (once per week) go up. Thanks again!
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> Experiencing a "blip" improvement within the first 3 - 5 days is supposed to be a good indicator of ultimate response. Be aware, however, that this improvement often dissipates within a few days. If this is the case with you, you may very well see the emergence of a more robust and long-lasting response with continued treatment. I guess what I'm trying to say is that you should not feel defeated if you lose your current improvement. You must be patient. It could take another 3 weeks before you feel better again. Of course, it would be nicer if you don't lose your current improvement and are able to watch it grow.
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> - ScottThanks for the info Scott :) I had heard last time I took Nardil about this "blip" reaction, and I do think I experienced it as far as the depression goes, but the anti-anxiety benefit never went away, and I hope that is my experience this time, b/c I hate anxiety more than depression. I'm glad to know that even if this is a blip, that it is a positive sign for the future. And I'm experiencing this on only 15mg/day! Just wait til I get to 45...I can't wait, I wish the titration weren't so slow. Last time I started Nardil my pdoc's colleague, who was covering for him, upped my dose by 15mg every day so that I was at 60mg/day in 4 days, and I experienced no ill effects. But I understand my real pdoc's desire to titrate more slowly since I am also titrating up on Nortryp. But sigh, part of me wants to be a rebel and increase my dose faster. But I won't; I'll be a good girl, though the desire remains. Thanks again....How are you feeling these days? Better, I truly hope.
Kat
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