Posted by cosis on November 13, 2004, at 14:13:33
In reply to Parnate (or other MAOI's) and Sleep Disturbances, posted by AudreyE on November 13, 2004, at 10:15:08
> Hello!
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> I've been taking Parnate for 2 months, and it's effectively ended 15+ years of chronic depression. I've had very few side-effects, compared to those I've experienced on other anti-depressants, *except* that I've had horrible insomnia at night and, oddly enough, terrible sleepiness between 2-6 in the afternoon.
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> I've read a few posts on other forums that suggest this pattern has happened to others. I am dangerous between the hours of 2-6, and I can barely stay awake on my feet, let alone drive a car. Then, around 10 pm, I'm wide awake until 5 am.
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> Has anyone else experienced sleep disturbanes with MAOIs, and what has your doctor suggested?
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> (My doctor is, btw, the worst doc I've ever had, and I get no help from him with anything. I have appointments coming up with new docs, but, of course, I can't get in until January or February.)
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> Thanks!
I have been on Nardil for 3 years and never experienced insomnia. It actually makes me sleep a lot better because I use to worry and think about things too much before going to bed. I can't remember that last night I couldn't sleep...
I wish you luck on finding a good solution
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