Posted by SLS on May 16, 2003, at 10:21:17
In reply to Anafranil DISASTER - medical emergency!, posted by ace on May 15, 2003, at 21:57:19
> 4 days I took Anafranil
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> 2 days- 25mg nocte
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> 2- days 50mg - nocte
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> SEVERE dystonic reaction (severe depression with cognitive impairement, terribele derealization, phobic anxiety. Can't leave house without Xanax.
> Possible allergic reaction (itching, rash, etc etc.)
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> 2 days off Anafranil, today re-started Nardil 15mg. Approx 64 hours after anafranil final dose. Saw dr. Re-started Nardil 15mg 30mins ago. Periactin on hand. Just bought Periactin. Going back to dr now to check vitals. Dr think it should be OK given short duration on Anafranil. Got Periactin on hand as I said.
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> This is hell.
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> Took 2mg Xanax today 5mg Mogadon last night.
> Helped derealization and anxiety.
> In the middle of uni - total mess. OPINIONS NOW PLEASE!
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> Will the 2 day washout suffice...how long for Nardil to kick in - I've only been off it 17 days. Maybe it will come back into action REAL quick cause of short time off.
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> HELP!!
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> Ace.
You are most likely suffering serotonin syndrome. You can't play with MAOIs and potent serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It is necessary to wait 2 full weeks after your last dose of Nardil before beginning a drug like Anafranil. The actions of Nardil do not leave the body quickly - longer than Parnate.
- Scott
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