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(also known as Tranylcypromine)

Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are used to relieve certain types of mental depression. They work by blocking the action of a chemical substance known as monoamine oxidase (MAO) in the nervous system.

Although these medicines are very effective for certain patients, they may also cause some unwanted reactio... continue

Treatment Success Rate

Top 5 Communities
Condition Members Success
Depression
9
78%
Bipolar Disorder
4
50%
Asperger Syndrome
1
100%
ADHD / ADD
1
100%
Anxiety
1
100%
Overall, 76% (17 Members) find Parnate helpful
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Parnate Reviews

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It suited my needs where nothing else did
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Only thing that gets me out of bed and functioning very depressed without it..
Working / Worked
Took this for 6 months recently. Fabulous - gave me endless energy, I lost weight, no side effects at all, felt like I was on low dose speed! Never tired - but then all that caught up with me and I crashed.
Working / Worked
currently still trying it out. so far it hasnt made my depression worse but it hasnt cured it either. i feel like it may be doing something on a small level.
Working / Worked
90mg a day.
Working / Worked
Works well
Working / Worked
YOU must have strong willpower to avoid food interactions.100 mg/day
Working / Worked
Another MAO inhibitor. Attaches to adrenaline. Made me feel like I had ants crawling under my skin. Took a few days to go away. Terrible.
Working / Worked
Limits what you can eat.
Somewhat Helpful
food restrictions fine but still headaches not taking any more
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: PARNATE
    After some trial and error my medic prescribed parnate some years ago - three a day and I eventually managed to reduce this to only one a day. which ... [More]
  2. Discussion: Parnate / Nardil.
    My husband is now on 90mg of Parnate and he says for the first time in his life that he doesn't have to force himself to smile. He says that the Parna... [More]
  3. Discussion: Parnate / Nardil.
    My husband started Parnate today. He has had severe depression for over 20 years and he tried to commit suicide last March. Hopefull this medication w... [More]
  4. Discussion: Parnate / Nardil.
    Sorry, never heard of those meds. [More]
  5. Discussion: Parnate or Nardil.
    I have been on Parnate for about 6 months now at a 90mg dose. It doesn't seem to be working. The next option would be Nardil. Is anyone taking any of ... [More]

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