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Posted by j123 on January 8, 2003, at 10:30:40
Nardil is the most efficacious medication I've yet tried for SP. Augmented with Klonopin, it has eliminated my SP, completely. However, and this is a big however, the side effects of Nardil have been intolerable: substantial weight gain and sexual dysfunction.
So, the big question is, "Has anyone ever had any success in counteracting Nardil's side effects?"
By the way, I've tried Parnate and various SSRI's, but with limited efficacy. Neurontin wasn't efficacious, and neither was Deprenyl, even at dosages in which is loses its MAO-B selectivity. I haven't tried the GABA-ergic medications, such as Gabatril, but that may be a thought. I have found that Klonopin, for me, causes anterograde amnesia (impairment of short-term memory). Anyway, a very mixed bag in terms of finding, for me, something that works, as well as having tolerable side effects.
Many thanks.
John
Posted by cosis on January 8, 2003, at 12:41:33
In reply to Counteracting Nardil - Social Phobia, posted by j123 on January 8, 2003, at 10:30:40
>>So, the big question is, "Has anyone ever had any success in counteracting Nardil's side effects?"
I agree with you, however after 4 months my sexual problems went away. I also cut back my calorie intake and exercise more. I try not to eat so many carbs. At first I would binge out on carbs... examples... sometimes I would eat 8 waffles, a whole box of cerial, 4-5 peanut butter and jelly's... Then I gained about 10 pounds.. But during this binge I was lifting weights so I didn't get much fat I actually got more muscle. In total from the 10 pounds I gained I would say most is muscle, I use to be to skinny before taking Nardil (I was 6'2, 175 pounds) Now I weigh 185 pounds.....
This is just my experience, you will have to cut back on your calories and exercise.. about the sexual part how long have you been taking Nardil?
Posted by Jumpy on January 8, 2003, at 13:39:00
In reply to Counteracting Nardil - Social Phobia, posted by j123 on January 8, 2003, at 10:30:40
Hey John,
My vote .... No! Sorry. I gain 30 lbs, have sexual dysfunction, memory problems and insomnia from nardil. From Ginkgo to Viagra to Exercise to SlimFast Diets ... nothing helps.
Jumpy
Posted by Jumpy on January 8, 2003, at 16:17:01
In reply to Counteracting Nardil - Social Phobia, posted by j123 on January 8, 2003, at 10:30:40
By the way, here is a comprehensive website about the medical alternatives for social phobia:
www.socialfear.com
It is hosted by a routine poster here chad_3888. You may want to email him for some possible solutions.
Jumpy
Posted by utopizen on January 8, 2003, at 21:08:56
In reply to Counteracting Nardil - Social Phobia, posted by j123 on January 8, 2003, at 10:30:40
> Nardil is the most efficacious medication I've yet tried for SP. Augmented with Klonopin, it has eliminated my SP, completely.
>um, just curious, like, were you "shy" before and now "outgoing" or are you like just normalized to a certain point?
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