Reviewer: Ajcc, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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This medication is brilliant. Been on it 13 years and still works very well for depression and anxiety. No other medication worked. I don't find it hard being on this drug, the diet required is hardly noticeable. When I have gone off it I fall into a depressed heap and can barely function. This medication has been so good to me.

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This medication is brilliant. Been on it 13 years and still works very well for depression and anxiety. No other medication worked. I don't find it hard being on this drug, the diet required is hardly noticeable. When I have gone off it I fall into a depressed heap and can barely function. This medication has been so good to me.
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Reviewer: Ruth, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Caregiver)

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I have been on Nardil for almost 3o years.. it is a very effective medication for anxiety and agoraphobia. I have had several episodes of severe reaction due to ingesting cajun, not knowing that it would affect by B.P.. If you stick to the diet and do not take stimulants of any kind. It is a wonderful drug for severe depression

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I have been on Nardil for almost 3o years.. it is a very effective medication for anxiety and agoraphobia. I have had several episodes of severe reaction due to ingesting cajun, not knowing that it would affect by B.P.. If you stick to the diet and do not take stimulants of any kind. It is a wonderful drug for severe depression
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Reviewer: Michelle, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Parnate& Lithium tried briefly 1991/92, then Nardil(PS) 45mg& Lithium. No others prescribed beforehand, which is regretted by me. Over an 8 year period tried ceasing PS 3times in hospital for meds changes. All fails &shock therapy required& return to PS. Last stay 6mths. Massive weight gain for 5'1" female. Although following instructions, depression unresolved; dose 45mg ... Show Full Comment

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Parnate& Lithium tried briefly 1991/92, then Nardil(PS) 45mg& Lithium. No others prescribed beforehand, which is regretted by me. Over an 8 year period tried ceasing PS 3times in hospital for meds changes. All fails &shock therapy required& return to PS. Last stay 6mths. Massive weight gain for 5'1" female. Although following instructions, depression unresolved; dose 45mg with anxiety still unresolved at workplace or home; unable to organise or plan properly, bad concentration, panic. Depression and suicide ideation continues with failure &for fear of not coping with anxiety through lack of concentration under pressure(work/social). After decrease over 12 months to 22.5mg(1.5tabs) went back to 30mg. Weight now gaining excess. Recently learned of recommended initial & maintenance PS dose regimes, the practice of prescribing B6 for patients, &that other drugs can be added - care I've not been offered or experienced. Feeling ripped off by 5psych's not understanding PS& possibly causing me unnecessary struggle. Now looking forward to dealing with PS expert to discuss info, and seek assessment/treatment for ADHD which could well be the underlying cause of my condition all along. God Bless you on your journey. Keep seeking answers to your questions from professionals. Seems there's a lot of MD ignorance about this potentially very useful drug.
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Reviewer: Valli, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've been on Nardil for about 30 years and it was a wonder drug for me as well. for the first time in my life I felt sane and didn't cry all the time. I started going through a low grade depression about a year ago due to life circumstances and my doctor tried to cut back on my Nardil to add another MAOI as I had tried that in the past and felt great. Unfortunately in trying to get off N ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on Nardil for about 30 years and it was a wonder drug for me as well. for the first time in my life I felt sane and didn't cry all the time. I started going through a low grade depression about a year ago due to life circumstances and my doctor tried to cut back on my Nardil to add another MAOI as I had tried that in the past and felt great. Unfortunately in trying to get off Nardil I went into a very hostile manic phase that I couldn't (nor could anyone around me) tolerate and had to go back solely on Nardil. I do want to note two things for other users - if you need a little more than just Nardil both Cytomel (a thyroid drug) and lithium in very small doses will boost the Nardil. Also THERE IS AN ANTIDOTE TO A FOOD OR DRUG REACTION TO NARDIL - YOU TAKE ONE PROCARDIA (aka NIFEDIPINE), BITE INTO IT AND PUT IT UNDER YOUR TONGUE AND YOU SHOULD BE OUT OF THE REACTION WITHIN 10 MINUTES. THIS WORKS! - I know from personal experience. I had a psychiatrist I was seeing who read about it and give it to all his patients on MAOIs.
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Reviewer: freddy, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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this med has been good for me it has helped me recover from depression. but not with out help from the doctors.I Have been taken this for a year. the only side effect ive had is night sweats which has just started in the last week.

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this med has been good for me it has helped me recover from depression. but not with out help from the doctors.I Have been taken this for a year. the only side effect ive had is night sweats which has just started in the last week.
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