Hi. I just started taking parnate last week and i'm having major side-effects -- complete zombie for 8 hours. Was wondering if anyone else had this problem. Is it only temporary? This is the last resort for me. I've tried all other types of meds, and i'm worried that i won't be able to continue this one either.
I used to take this medication and if I remember correctly, it is a 3 or 4 times a day dosage. I felt really drowsy and zombie like on it at first and certainly couldnt take my morning dose if I was planning to drive later. I would also miss out the lunch time dose if I was doing anything in the afternoon. I can remember spending quite a lot of time in bed when I was taking the med properly, and I did try to stick to the correct dose at the correct time when I could. The drowsiness did wear off after a while......maybe 3 or 4 months if i remember correctly.
Of course the other problem with this drug is diet and that has to be watched carefully. I think being on the alert all the time regarding that wore me out too. I was always worrying about what I ate and if anything untoward was in the food and what would happen to me if there was. Grrrrrrr.
I hope your side effects wear of soon and that you begin to feel the benefit of the medication.
I am about to start taking Parnate in a few days. My main concern is dietary restrictions and side effects. Would appreciate any input that one could offer. Tasha seems almost overwhelmed with side effects........is this what I should expect?
Anyone else taking it?
Posted - 12/05/2005 : 09:15:22
