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Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 18:06:04
I was just wondering how others did making the transition to nardil, considering the wash-out period...I'll be taking my last dose of paxil next wednesday. I am very depressed, and have ocd and social phobia...my pdoc will be keeping me on depakote ER 2000mg and lunesta 3mg. I also have a prescription for lorazepam 2mg prn.
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 18:10:23
In reply to transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 18:06:04
I've never read a Thread on going off an SSRI to start an MAOI. Can I follow? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 18:22:00
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments? » BIGDaddyachmed69, posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 18:10:23
> I've never read a Thread on going off an SSRI to start an MAOI. Can I follow? Fondly, Phillipa
Sure. I havent either im hoping some people will come forward with experiences.
I know its going to be hard on my family as were moving at the end of the month...i hope i can keep it together.
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 18:49:08
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 18:22:00
Can I ask what caused you to take the "big step". If it's because nothing works, then join the club. But, an MAOI? I just don't know. I know there are so many on the Board that swear by them. But we're led to believe they're so dangerous and how many docs Rx them? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 19:43:36
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments? » BIGDaddyachmed69, posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 18:49:08
> Can I ask what caused you to take the "big step". If it's because nothing works, then join the club. But, an MAOI? I just don't know. I know there are so many on the Board that swear by them. But we're led to believe they're so dangerous and how many docs Rx them? Fondly, Phillipa
I've been on all of the SSRIs with the exception of celexa (been on lexapro), anafranil for my ocd, most of the atypical antipsychotics, lithium, and lamictal. In middle school i developed social anxiety disorder and have had it to varying degrees ever since. Paxil has helped it in the past, but it seems that having come off of it so many times its lost its efficacy. I rarely leave the house and spend most of the day sleeping. I really don't enjoy doing anything anymore, let alone being around other people. In my mind I feel like I'm being judged by everyone and I have to do everything perfectly, and if I don't I have rituals that involve counting and symmetry that I perform in my head. I've read many times that nardil can be helpful in treating severe forms of depression and social phobia. My pdoc agreed to let me try it after i'd tried what seems like everything else, and he went over all the restrictions with me which i'm ok with. He's had success in treating people roughly my age with similar problems and had my father on it years ago, allowing him the ability to go to work again.
Posted by Phillipa on April 22, 2005, at 19:48:27
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 19:43:36
You sound just like me! Only difference is that I can't relax and sit still. I'm like a caged animal but don't have any energy. It's hard to find a doc that will try them. My new pdoc is in her 70's I would guess, and she mentioned in conversation that she still had l pt on an MAOI. The social phobia is the worst. I'm terrified of being enclosed with people. I need to escape. I really hope some others respond to your Thread. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by ixus on April 23, 2005, at 2:42:51
In reply to transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 22, 2005, at 18:06:04
My wash out period lasted 1 week. I didn't experienced any problems. 10 days should be enough to start MAOI without the risk of SS. Another thing is potencial addiction to paxil. You can experience unpleasant effects if you wont withdraw it slowly.
/ixus
Posted by Tepiaca on April 23, 2005, at 4:20:24
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by ixus on April 23, 2005, at 2:42:51
Mine was of 14 days. I stoped Effexor 75mg to
start Nardil. Rivotril helped me in those days
Im sure Nardil will help you more than your
previous medicines.Take Care!
Tep
Posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 23, 2005, at 4:56:59
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by Tepiaca on April 23, 2005, at 4:20:24
Thanks for sharing your experiences..I am coming off of the paxil kind of abruptly, i figured the depakote would help me through withdrawals...plus i have lorazepam. My pdoc said lunesta could help the washout period..i dunno if he meant because it has antidepressant properties or a good nights sleep is vital to maintaining good mental health.
Posted by gardenergirl on April 23, 2005, at 9:37:12
In reply to Re: transitioning to nardil...any comments?, posted by BIGDaddyachmed69 on April 23, 2005, at 4:56:59
I was taking Celexa and Wellbutrin XL before I started Nardil. I think my washout was just over 14 days. It wasn't really that bad of an experience, because the Celexa and Wellbutrin weren't really helping anyway.
Also, I "practiced" the dietary restrictions during the washout period to make sure I could actually handle giving up cheese and such.
Good luck to you.
gg
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