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Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 1, 2013, at 16:39:39
Finished my wshout yesterday and started the nardil (2x15mg bd) and nortriptyline (75mg nocte)
Also still on the Xanax and risperidone 1mg nocte as well
I haven't died or felt any side effects yet, so that's a plus!
Posted by Phillipa on June 1, 2013, at 18:19:14
In reply to Started Nardil, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 1, 2013, at 16:39:39
Jono glad you are still alive and no side effects. Phillipa
Posted by vbs on June 1, 2013, at 19:41:43
In reply to Started Nardil, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 1, 2013, at 16:39:39
Good luck, Jono.
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 2, 2013, at 13:07:21
In reply to Re: Started Nardil » jono_in_adelaide, posted by vbs on June 1, 2013, at 19:41:43
Hmmm, its 3.40am here and I've been awake for 2 hours, despite a sleeping pill - I think I might have my first taste of Nardil insomnia
Posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2013, at 19:58:29
In reply to Re: Started Nardil, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 2, 2013, at 13:07:21
Jono sounds that way. Phillipa
Posted by Cee on June 2, 2013, at 22:14:39
In reply to Re: Started Nardil » jono_in_adelaide, posted by Phillipa on June 2, 2013, at 19:58:29
Hey philip a do know anything about Nardil
Posted by SLS on June 2, 2013, at 23:43:10
In reply to Re: Started Nardil, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 2, 2013, at 13:07:21
> Hmmm, its 3.40am here and I've been awake for 2 hours, despite a sleeping pill - I think I might have my first taste of Nardil insomnia
For me, insomnia has always been a good sign that an MAOI was going to work to treat my depression. Since my anxiety is tied to depression, that, too, would recede. In my estimation, Nardil possesses an acute energizing property that is separate from MAO inhibition. If you are energized or experiencing insomnia after a single dose, I don't think you can attribute it to enzyme inhibition. Don't be afraid to treat the insomnia aggressively. It is paramount to not let this be the issue that forces you to stop taking Nardil.
I am impressed that your doctor consented to combine Nardil with nortriptyline. What is your blood level of nortriptyline?
I'll be praying for you.
I am beginning to surge upward. I found that the "sweet spot" of prazosin for me is 15 mg/day. I hope this continues.
Deal: I'll pray for you if you pray for me...
Good luck.
- Scott
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 3, 2013, at 17:49:46
In reply to Re: Started Nardil » jono_in_adelaide, posted by SLS on June 2, 2013, at 23:43:10
Thanks guys
I treated insomnia agressively last night, 1mg Xanax, 100mg Seroquel and 50mg Unisom - worked a harm.
I guess the insomnia is just a "running in" problem that will fade in time.
SLS - although my doc is only a GP, he is very smart and isnt afraid to push the envelope, which is reasuring
Posted by Cee on June 3, 2013, at 21:35:33
In reply to Re: Started Nardil, posted by Cee on June 2, 2013, at 22:14:39
Have no idea what you guys are talking about Nardil is the best except they changed the formula
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 3, 2013, at 23:40:13
In reply to Re: Started Nardil, posted by Cee on June 3, 2013, at 21:35:33
So, my current treatment is
Nardil 30mg bd
Nortriptyline 75mg qhs
Risperidone 1mg qhs
Alprazolam 1mg tds
Seroquel 50-100mg qhs prn
Hopefully the antianxiety effects of the Nardil kick in soon!
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 3, 2013, at 23:42:06
In reply to Re: Started Nardil, posted by Cee on June 3, 2013, at 21:35:33
My doc wasnt keen on me taking nortriptyline or reboxetine with Nardil, but I have a strong endogenous component to my depression, and have always needed an NARI to keep it in check, I also showed him some research that showed not only was there no interaction, but that an NARI could help inhibit a "cheese reaction" by blocking noradrenalins release from the nerve endings
Posted by SLS on June 16, 2013, at 20:07:50
In reply to Re: Started Nardil - SLS, posted by jono_in_adelaide on June 3, 2013, at 23:42:06
Update?
- Scott
Posted by Phillipa on June 16, 2013, at 21:10:12
In reply to Re: Started Nardil - So, what's the story? » jono_in_adelaide, posted by SLS on June 16, 2013, at 20:07:50
Jono did it's going well. Phillipa
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