Posted by Maxime on June 25, 2006, at 21:01:26
In reply to Having a Life with Parnate, posted by elanor roosevelt on June 25, 2006, at 15:01:03
I have never heard of the side-effects you mention. I take Parnate myself ... 100 mg. It does make me tired during the day.
I wonder if anyone else has the same side effects as you.
Take care,
Maxime
> I am ow taking 30mg of parnate (in 3 doses).
> I have noticed that I am having an increaesed amount of joint stiffness and pain. Is this common?
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> Also the transition from 20 to 30 mg has made me a bit sleepy at times so i am bringing my doses closer together.
> I am feeling beter -- not fabulous but better. The only other side effects seem to be occasional bouts of intestinal distress.
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> But so far side effects are less than with most meds.
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> Just noticed the other day, to my surprise, that I have fingernails. Also, the frequency and intensity with which I use dental floss has lessened.
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> So some of the compulsive and distructive habits that AD's have triggered are calming. Now I will see how I settle into full dosage.
> I am on Parnate because all the srri's were melting down too quickly. Too much of my life was spent re-grouping and the anger and frustration were getting to me.
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