Posted by damnthislife on September 3, 2013, at 6:09:45
In reply to Starting Parnate (10mg 3x D), posted by damnthislife on August 30, 2013, at 8:19:55
Day 3 brought great concern. I noticed 30-45 minutes after taking the medication my breath became shallow and my heart rate slowed and this continues to last for 3 hours or so, then fades. I decided to go to Walgreens and pick up a home blood pressure monitor. Now, my BP at doctors offices is usually 120/80-122-78. My first test was in the afternoon, about 4 hours after my 2nd does for the day. My BP at that time was 128/83.
Took my evening does of Parnate. Again, like clock work, with in 30 minutes the symptoms returned. I waited about 10 minutes then took my BP. 166/90, Heart rate 60BPM (my normal is around 75-80)
I am discontinuing use of Parnate until I talk with my doctor today. My speculation is that I am experiencing Serotonin Syndrome. I stopped Emsam (9 mgs) prior to starting Parnate (30mgs daily). I was on Emsam for 2 months. My doctor told me it would be fine to discontinue use, and start parnate right away. I'm starting to wonder if this was a good idea.
Either I started Parnate too soon, and I'm having bad reactions with left over Emsam when taking Parnate, or Parnate is giving my hypertension when taking.
Ugh... always something. Cannot catch a freaking Break. BTW, I have been following the diet to a T!
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