Posted by alienatari on April 20, 2005, at 7:43:57
In reply to Re: TIme for MAOI's? They scare me., posted by Mildred on April 19, 2005, at 21:37:24
I couldnt stand the side effects on Parnate (it made me extremly tired. Id be in bed at 3pm every day, how can you work and study like this?) I know most people are suppose to find it stimulating but i didnt (and Ive talked to quite a few people on the yahoo MAOI forum that had the same thing happen to them).
One thing to keep in mind, EVERYONE reacts differently. I was not one of those people that could eat everything. In fact i would react to things you wouldnt even question, like cranberry juice!! (Maybe it was the preservative of this certain brand?) Anyway eating became a total hell for me. Im not trying to scare you off but Im just trying to warn you that even though some people seem to be able to eat whatever they like on an MAOI others (like myself) have to be extremely careful and it was really quite scary and a pain having so many reactions. I practically only ate at home because I was terrified of eating out after having some reactions with what seemed to be quite safe foods in cafes.
Just be well informed if you do go on them. I think if Anafranil doesnt work for me I will give an MAOI another shot but this time Nardil. But yea they can be quite dangerious meds.
Take care.
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