Posted by Jumpy on March 2, 2003, at 12:38:02
In reply to Re: Memory Loss ... Disability ... Work » Jumpy, posted by Eilidh on March 2, 2003, at 7:41:57
> Did you take Klonopin before Nardil, and did you have memory impairment at that time?
Took 0.5mg klonopin before, and had mild memory impairment from that.
Have you only had this problem since taking nardil?
Mild impairment from the klonopin, major impairment from the depression, moderate impairment with klonopin and nardil together
How long have you taken nardil? Is it dose related?
Off and on for 4 years ... up to 45mg I have no positive or negative effects from nardil. Once I start 60mgs, I get memory problems, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction. Have tried 52.5 and 55mgs without benefit.
> I too have the problem since commencing nardil,it is not listed as a side effect, and my pdoc. states he thinks it more due to my mood not being sufficiently medicated rather than the nardil despite the fact I feel brighter than I have for years.I can accept that he may think there is impaired concentration, but years of depression have seen far worse levels than now, so I am convinced the nardil is responsible.
> I'm having to find ways round the memory impairment which still permit me to do my job accurately, although it is tough.Which aspects of your job are you finding most difficulty with?Remember names, concentration, reading
Are your colleagues supportive? Could there be different ways of doing the task, or have you reached the point where you would prefer to leave the job because you have struggled enough?
> There are professions which are more accomodating of this than others, but without knowing your current employment it is difficult to attempt to identify appropriate alternatives.
> If you are wearied with the effort of maintaining employment, and it is proving to be detrimental to your mental health, you should talk with your pdoc. If he/she is supportive of your struggle it is possible for them to argue the case of these difficulties being related to your diagnosis, and secondary to essential medication which is required to maintain your stable mental health. This would be seriously taken into account when your disability application is being considered for payment.He states all antidepressant "dim" cognition.
> Further advice re this also depends on which country you live in.USA
> Good luck.
> EilidhThanks Jumpy
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