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Posted by ChicagoKat on November 2, 2012, at 10:04:17
Hi all,
I'm currently on Nardil; it will be 5wks of treatment on tuesay, which is the day i see my pdoc. It is not working at all. So, in order to feel prepared for my pdoc appt, I'd like some expert info that can only be found here! I'd like to know, if you've failed on one MAOI, does that mean that none of them will work for you? Or is the opposite true?
In my heart, I just really want to go back to fighting with Ritalin...at least on it I can feel good for a couple of hours/day.Thanks in advance for any info,
Kat
Posted by phillipa on November 2, 2012, at 10:08:32
In reply to Change of MAOIs?, posted by ChicagoKat on November 2, 2012, at 10:04:17
Kat it didn't work? I'm sorry truly sorry. I just wrote below what's happened to all the posters. Haven't seen SLS & others now for a few days hope they read this. I wish I had the knowledge to help but don't. Phillipa
Posted by Roslynn on November 2, 2012, at 10:21:54
In reply to Change of MAOIs?, posted by ChicagoKat on November 2, 2012, at 10:04:17
Hi Kat,
I have read on the boards that some people have had success on one MAOI and not another, and vice versa.
I hope you feel better soon.
Roslynn
> Hi all,
> I'm currently on Nardil; it will be 5wks of treatment on tuesay, which is the day i see my pdoc. It is not working at all. So, in order to feel prepared for my pdoc appt, I'd like some expert info that can only be found here! I'd like to know, if you've failed on one MAOI, does that mean that none of them will work for you? Or is the opposite true?
> In my heart, I just really want to go back to fighting with Ritalin...at least on it I can feel good for a couple of hours/day.
>
> Thanks in advance for any info,
> Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 2, 2012, at 18:59:42
In reply to Re: Change of MAOIs? » ChicagoKat, posted by phillipa on November 2, 2012, at 10:08:32
> Kat it didn't work? I'm sorry truly sorry. I just wrote below what's happened to all the posters. Haven't seen SLS & others now for a few days hope they read this. I wish I had the knowledge to help but don't. Phillipa
As always, Phillipa, thanks so much for your support. It means a lot :)
Kat
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 2, 2012, at 19:01:32
In reply to Re: Change of MAOIs?, posted by Roslynn on November 2, 2012, at 10:21:54
Thanks for the info Roslynn :)
Kat
> Hi Kat,
>
> I have read on the boards that some people have had success on one MAOI and not another, and vice versa.
>
> I hope you feel better soon.
>
> Roslynn
>
> > Hi all,
> > I'm currently on Nardil; it will be 5wks of treatment on tuesay, which is the day i see my pdoc. It is not working at all. So, in order to feel prepared for my pdoc appt, I'd like some expert info that can only be found here! I'd like to know, if you've failed on one MAOI, does that mean that none of them will work for you? Or is the opposite true?
> > In my heart, I just really want to go back to fighting with Ritalin...at least on it I can feel good for a couple of hours/day.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for any info,
> > Kat
>
>
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 2, 2012, at 23:13:48
In reply to Change of MAOIs?, posted by ChicagoKat on November 2, 2012, at 10:04:17
I'd try Parnate next, given that Ritalin, a stimulant works for you.
Start off at 10mg/day and increase to 40-80mg/day depending on response
A 5HT2A blockr (say Doxepin 50mg at bedtime) can help with sleep and anxiety as well
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 6, 2012, at 16:08:18
In reply to Re: Change of MAOIs?, posted by jono_in_adelaide on November 2, 2012, at 23:13:48
Yep, saw pdoc today and he said that since I am in MAOI land already, that we may as well try Parnate while I'm here. They have to order it at the pharmacy so I won't start it til tomorrow. But I stopped the Nardil yesterday. It's like it turned on me and where it once made me feel great, it was making me feel worse, with a lot of anxiety, which makes no sense at all. Or maybe the anxiety was from the Nortriptyline I was taking too. Anyways, neither drug was helping at all, so I stopped them.
We'll see how the Parnate goes. I'm a little worried that it's said to be activating and I'm prone to anxiety. But it is true that I do great with Ritalin, so we'll see.
Kat
Posted by phillipa on November 6, 2012, at 22:04:13
In reply to Re: Change of MAOIs?, posted by ChicagoKat on November 6, 2012, at 16:08:18
Kat you did? Some have written me to see if heard from you. Since using old computer new one not done. I haven't been online much. I sure hope the Parnate works and you will let me know? Phillipa
Posted by ChicagoKat on November 7, 2012, at 10:04:46
In reply to Re: Change of MAOIs? » ChicagoKat, posted by phillipa on November 6, 2012, at 22:04:13
> Kat you did? Some have written me to see if heard from you. Since using old computer new one not done. I haven't been online much. I sure hope the Parnate works and you will let me know? Phillipa
Wow, I feel so bad for being incommunacado for several days there. I was going through a *very* bad time, and pretty much hid under my fuzzy green blanket in bed the whole time. I was isolating big time. I was SO anxious, and I just don't understand why Nardil did that to me. I'm sorry I didn't let you know what was going on, Phillipa...and sorry to the others who wrote to you, too. I'll definitely keep you updated about my experience with Parnate! I'm expecting High Anxiety, but my pdoc said it's worth a try since I don't have to do any washout, and i'm to call him if i get too anxious, and we'll stop it.
Hope you're doing well, Phillipa! And again, sorry for disappearing :(
Posted by Phillipa on November 7, 2012, at 18:31:10
In reply to Apologies!, posted by ChicagoKat on November 7, 2012, at 10:04:46
No apologies needed. I sure hope it works for you. Phillipa
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