Nardil (phenelzine) [MAOI]
Description:
Nardil is classified as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Although it is an older antidepressant and often not commonly prescribed anymore, some scientific studies conclude that it has the potential to be the most effective drug for SAD and Social Phobia. It affects both dopamine and serotonin levels, as well as GABA dysfunction in order to uniquely address all potentially problematic areas that are usually influencing the degree of severity of the social anxiety.
For these reasons, many scientists believe that Nardil and other MAOIs should be prescribed for SAD rather newer antidepressants, despite the diet limitations and risk of high blood pressure that accompanies them.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenelzine
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For these reasons, many scientists believe that Nardil and other MAOIs should be prescribed for SAD rather newer antidepressants, despite the diet limitations and risk of high blood pressure that accompanies them.
More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenelzine
Askapatient.com Ratings:
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=11909
RevolutionHealth.com Ratings:
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/drugs-treatments/rating/nardil
Completely cured
Shared by rocknroll714 on Feb 22nd, 2009
7 out of 9 people found this treatment experience helpful:
Treatment Experience
Nardil removed all my anxiety beautifully and made me immune to any sort of depressive feelings whatsoever. It also did wonders for my motivation and drive in general. I found that the side effects were exaggerated and the food restrictions didn't really mean anything. I ate whatever I wanted and I was fine.
WHOOO NARDIL FOR THE WIN!!
Nardil removed all my anxiety beautifully and made me immune to any sort of depressive feelings whatsoever. It also did wonders for my motivation and drive in general. I found that the side effects were exaggerated and the food restrictions didn't really mean anything. I ate whatever I wanted and I was fine.
WHOOO NARDIL FOR THE WIN!!
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Not recommended
Shared by oceanside on Dec 29th, 2008
5 out of 10 people found this treatment experience helpful:
Treatment Experience
I was on this medication a few years ago because I read that it was the best antidepressant out there for social anxiety. It didn't help with my anxiety. It did, however, keep me up all night long. Also, the food restrictions that go along with the medication are a pain. Certain foods will raise your blood pressure and have to be avoided. Also, I remember having some sexual side effects.
I was on this medication a few years ago because I read that it was the best antidepressant out there for social anxiety. It didn't help with my anxiety. It did, however, keep me up all night long. Also, the food restrictions that go along with the medication are a pain. Certain foods will raise your blood pressure and have to be avoided. Also, I remember having some sexual side effects.
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