Posted by Michael K on October 21, 2000, at 21:02:56
In reply to Re: PARNATE (again) - continued insomnia » Sharon J., posted by Tori on October 21, 2000, at 9:12:49
> Seems taking the 20 mg bid at 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. has done the trick. I am sleeping much better now. Although with the med increase I find my BP shoots up from a low of 80/60 to 154/90 (like last night) when I take it. Thank god I had some adalat on me.
Tori,
I'm glad you are sleeping better on Parnate. However, an increase in blood pressure when you take it is unusual. Generally, MAOI's reduce your blood pressure. Incidentally, many people on Parnate have problems sleeping regardless of what time a day they take it. For example, I find that taking my first dose when I wake up and my other dose about 3:00 pm works best for me. However, I can take it as late as 8:00 pm without sleep problems. It was not that way when I first started the medication, however. It seemed that after about 2:00, I would have problems. Additionally, I think most people need something to get to sleep when they are on Parnate. Trazodone is very popular although a tranquilizer or even Chloryl-hydrate can be used. If you are sleeping without any other medications, that's great.Mike
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