Posted by jsarirose on July 16, 2002, at 14:33:35
In reply to Re: Im on the MAOI Parnate, posted by LostBoyinNC1 on July 10, 2002, at 23:04:35
> Yeah Jay, initially I had problems with my BP but that was cause I went off the MAOI diet too soon. This time its totally different. My BP is actually much better on Parnate, its dropped tremendously since being on it. All you have to do is be self disciplined and follow the MAOI diet. Since Im a self disciplined kind of guy, this is not a problem for me.
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> So far the biggest problem on Parnate has been the dizziness and lightheadedness from the orthostatic hypotension side effect. It also creates a lot of insomnia, which Ive never experienced before on antidepressants.RE: dizziness, I was experiencing that as well when I increased my dose. My doctor suggested taking it three times a day instead of twice. I take my first dose when I wake, the second dose three hours later, and then the third three hours after that. I spread it out but keep if from being too close to bed time. It's worked great that way for me and I take 100mg.
-Jessica
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