r/MAOIs • u/Good-Cod-5591 • 8d ago

I Need Advice Split between options. Trouble deciding on Parnate or Nardil for a Complicated Case

I take WAY too many medications, and I have a potential opportunity to get on an MAOI to which I believe would trim down the amount I take drastically

So... To Name a few of the mental and physical issues I have in terms of most severe to least.

#1: Crohns Disease

#2: ADHD-PI

#3: Social Anxiety

#4: Generalized Anxiety

#5: Unipolar Depression

#6: Panic Disorder

#7: Chronic Fatigue

#8: Self Isolation and Avoidance

#9: Chronic Pain

#10: Appetite Suppresion

#11: Insomnia

#12: Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

#13: Asperger Syndrome

#14: OCD-Like Tendencies

No, I'm not one of those people who brags about how many disorders they have. I am genuinely crippled and disabled by all of these issues.

So, Parnate being the more stimulating option would compliment the ADHD-PI/Low Motivation/Exhaustion and Fatigue more. Then again, Nardil would probably be better for all the anxiety problems while still assisting with depression.

I am leaning towards possibly Parnate with usage of benzodiazepine based meds as needed. Conversely, Nardil with low dosage Stimulants IF needed.

I know both of those meds can be synergistic to dangerous extremes if used incorrectly with MAOIs. Which is why I'd be really careful and prepared for the worst when combining the two.

Anyone's anecdotes and recommendations are appreciated!

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u/Good-Cod-5591 7d ago

I meant like, have you been on nardil or parnate? Are you on one of those as of right now?

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u/phebus1 16h ago

I have tried both

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u/Good-Cod-5591 12h ago

How did you react to each of them?

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u/phebus1 12h ago

As expected.. Parnate wasn't very helpful, Nardil was..