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Posted by mickapoo on August 25, 2009, at 21:24:20
I was on Nardil for almost a year and it didn't help my social phobia at all. I've contemplated switching to Parnate, but I don't even know if I should bother. I'm on Prozac now so would have to gradually taper off of it then wait 4 WEEKS to start Parnate. Prozac is helping slightly more than the Nardil did, but not helping my depression at all. I'm on 60 mg.
Has anyone else here with social phobia been unsuccessful with Nardil, but successful on Parnate?
Thank you!
Posted by morganator on August 26, 2009, at 2:21:20
In reply to Anyone's SP helped by Parnate but NOT Nardil?, posted by mickapoo on August 25, 2009, at 21:24:20
How long have you been on Prozac?
Posted by SLS on August 26, 2009, at 7:05:04
In reply to Anyone's SP helped by Parnate but NOT Nardil?, posted by mickapoo on August 25, 2009, at 21:24:20
I cannot address social phobia per se because social anxiety is a component of my depression.
All I can report to you is that there are people whose depressions respond to Parnate and not to Nardil. And, yes, people with SP do benefit from Parnate. Taken together, I suppose Parnate is worth a try.
- Scott
Posted by mickapoo on August 26, 2009, at 8:11:29
In reply to Re: Anyone's SP helped by Parnate but NOT Nardil?, posted by morganator on August 26, 2009, at 2:21:20
> How long have you been on Prozac?
About 3 months.
Posted by jms600 on August 26, 2009, at 12:29:37
In reply to Anyone's SP helped by Parnate but NOT Nardil?, posted by mickapoo on August 25, 2009, at 21:24:20
> I was on Nardil for almost a year and it didn't help my social phobia at all. I've contemplated switching to Parnate, but I don't even know if I should bother. I'm on Prozac now so would have to gradually taper off of it then wait 4 WEEKS to start Parnate. Prozac is helping slightly more than the Nardil did, but not helping my depression at all. I'm on 60 mg.
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> Has anyone else here with social phobia been unsuccessful with Nardil, but successful on Parnate?
>Have considered moclobemide? I know it's not as effective in treating depression but it is indicated for social phobia and it's dietary restrictions aren't as severe. Just a thought anyway...
> Thank you!
Posted by Phillipa on August 26, 2009, at 12:36:37
In reply to Re: Anyone's SP helped by Parnate but NOT Nardil?, posted by jms600 on August 26, 2009, at 12:29:37
An ex poster went through the maos and then on prozac he got better hence isn't posting anymore. That's just one person. Phillipa
Posted by mickapoo on August 27, 2009, at 6:31:56
In reply to Re: Anyone's SP helped by Parnate but NOT Nardil?, posted by jms600 on August 26, 2009, at 12:29:37
> Have considered moclobemide? I know it's not as effective in treating depression but it is indicated for social phobia and it's dietary restrictions aren't as severe. Just a thought anyway...
> > Thank you!
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I remember looking into it before starting Nardil, but I think I could not get that through the manufacturer. Unfortunately I don't have insurance so I have to be able to go through the manufacturer's patient assistance program to get the medication. Otherwise I can't afford it. BUT it has been a while, I'll look into that again, right now! Thanks!
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