Posted by Sailboat77 on November 17, 2010, at 15:22:21
I've been thinking of switching to Parnate after being on Nardil for 5 weeks (a gradual increase from 30mg to now 90mg). Part of the problem is that just in the past week, I've had brief pass-outs, 1-2 seconds long, where everything turns a bit fuzzy and I fall over. It doesn't last long or happen when I'm driving but it's still scary. It seems to happen when I get up from a laying down position or get up from sitting. Also, I've had ringing in my ears once in a while and things start to turn muted. I'm not sure if these side effects happen with all MAOI's after 5 weeks. On a side note, atypical antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabalizers have never helped my mood or well-being AT ALL.
*The most important reason I want to switch to Parnate is that I still lack that motivation that allows me to pursue goals, write music or stories, and go out with friends on the weekend. Don't get me wrong, I think the Nardil has helped me but it's given me just a "general" improvement in mood that just isn't enough.
I've always reacted well to stimulants like adderall, but I could never make them work because after 4 hours I would crash and become depressed. I hear Parnate has stimulant-like effects with the added benefit of providing the antidepressant relief of Nardil. I know people may tell me to stick with Nardil for 2-4 more weeks, but I just have a feeling that Parnate might be the better choice. By the way, can you switch to Parnate within the same week of taking Nardil?
Sorry for the long post, but I just feel at a bit of a loss after so many years of trying to find the right medicine that finally provides relief from treatment resistant depression and now that I've had an opportunity to feel better, I just want to get it right.
-Thanks everyone
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