Posted by Anna P. on March 28, 2000, at 11:25:12
In reply to Re: Parnate and cardiac toxicity? Dr. Bob?, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 25, 2000, at 13:18:33
> > Can anyone please explain to me that issue? I would like to consider Parnate as my last resort, but I've experienced alreadty the heart pain on Moclobemide, and stimulants. I know, it wasn't anxiety symptoms. My EKG was fine , but the cardiologist has said all these meds are stimulating for the heart. I take already different medicines for 5 years. what are my chances for Parnate? I was always helped by the stimulating medications. Parnate could help, as I'm bipolar II, and nothing helps so far.
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> Parnate (tranylcypromine) is a good choice for depression in bipolar disorder.
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> Is the "heart pain" you experience the same as heart-palpitations? With heart-palpitations, you can feel your heart beat, but it should not be painful. If your doctor thinks that the "heart pain" is a normal side effect, I would not worry too much. I have heart palpitations sometimes when I start a new drug. Usually, it goes away.
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> Parnate is not supposed to be cardiotoxic. It does not hurt the heart. It can increase heart rate. For some people, it can raise blood pressure. This is not common. However, it can be dangerous. It usually happens at the beginning. Sometimes it gets better, sometimes not. It is a good idea to check your blood pressure when you start treatment. Usually, Parnate lowers blood pressure. It can make you dizzy when you first stand up, but then it goes away. Usually, the dizziness gets better with time, but doesn't always go away completely.
Hi Scott!I don't know what type of a bipolar I have, it must be atypical, as I don't experience mania or hypomania. My problem is that any medication I try, works couple weeks, then stops.
I've experienced strong heart pain with Moclobemide, which I took for six months maximum dozes, and then in combinations with Revia, Cytomel and stimulants. It was happening, when I was breathing, but later on I was waking up hot on my face, with REALLY intense heart beat. It didn't happen at the beginning of thre therapy, though.
But I'm willing to try Parnate. All I know, I never can go on stimulants again.
What about the augmentation of Parnate besides Lithium, Depakote, Lamictal
Cytomel, stimulants, and Wellbutrin?
Some of the above I've already tried.
Any input I appreciate.
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