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Posted by victoria1063 on February 1, 2003, at 13:38:30
I've been on Nardil for almost 23 years. It has been a life-saver. I initially began taking it for anxiety/panic attacks and it helped tremendously. I've had very few panic attacks since being on the Nardil.
I started out at 60mg a day and have, over the years, tried cutting it back to 45mg but would always start experiencing anxiety so I would have to up it back to 60mg.
Recently, I've been experiencing some major depression. I just can't seem to get over it. I push myself to do things and go places but the depression just seems to hang persistently over my head. This has been going on now for almost 4 months and is becoming quite disabling.
I'm not having panic attacks perse, but the depression is causing plenty of anxiety.
Could I possibly, after this much time on Nardil, need to up my daily dosage? Or is it possible that the Nardil is just not working as well as it used to.
I'd welcome any thoughts anyone may have. Thanks,
Vicky
Posted by cosis on February 1, 2003, at 14:07:26
In reply to Nardil - Does It Stop Working?, posted by victoria1063 on February 1, 2003, at 13:38:30
Wow 23 years is a long time, I know a lot of people on Nardil to change the dosages constantly. I would think upping to 75mg would only let you know if this is what you need. I would of course talk to your doc, you may experience new side effects at 75mg that you didn't receive at 60mg such as I did....
Posted by victoria1063 on February 2, 2003, at 1:04:45
In reply to Re: Nardil - Does It Stop Working?, posted by cosis on February 1, 2003, at 14:07:26
New side effects? I don't think I'd care if they aren't too bad if it would just help me get rid of this damn depression! I had all the normal side effects in the beginning but what new effects could I experience when upping my daily dosage of Nardil?
Posted by cosis on February 2, 2003, at 2:35:18
In reply to Re: Nardil - Does It Stop Working?, posted by victoria1063 on February 2, 2003, at 1:04:45
Hi,
A few I can think of would be weight gain, trouble sleeping, and anorgasmia. All seemed to kick in for me at 75g, but eventually slowed down eventually.
Nick
Posted by Luka62 on February 2, 2003, at 19:02:15
In reply to Re: Nardil - Does It Stop Working?, posted by victoria1063 on February 2, 2003, at 1:04:45
> New side effects? I don't think I'd care if they aren't too bad if it would just help me get rid of this damn depression! I had all the normal side effects in the beginning but what new effects could I experience when upping my daily dosage of Nardil?
I've used to have to change my dosage regularly over the past 16years. I don't know if it stops working as much as something else goes on psysiologically with the med. Slight adjustments seem to be the norm for most people, even long-termers. Upping the dose to 75mg, you may have more trouble sleeping, even a little anxiety, till you adjust. It is certainly worthwhile talking to your doc about going up to 75; it shouldn't take very long to tell if it will be effective in lifting the depression. I hope it does help if you do increase it. Good luck.
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