| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 11/26/2024 Sex: M Age: 20 |
| Reason: | Severe depression and anxiety |
| Side Effects: | Hard to use the bathroom, orthostatic hypotension, insomnia (all treatable) |
| Comments: | After numerous doctors and so many medication trials including TMS, Nardil has worked for me. I can't begin to express how grateful I am for it. Please do yourselves a favor and try it. I feel myself but just... brighter. |
| Duration: | Dosage: 30 mg 2X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 9/1/2024 Sex: M Age: 46 |
| Reason: | Depression, Social Phobia |
| Side Effects: | some sedation at the start, vertigo, BP spikes. |
| Comments: | excellent medication, got rid of my depression and social anxiety/phobia. at the start there are side-effects but they go with time. SSRIs, TCAs pale in comparison to this medication. |
| Duration: | 22 years Dosage: 30mg 2X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 7/14/2024 Sex: F Age: 60 |
| Reason: | Agitated Depression/Anxiety |
| Side Effects: | Initially dry mouth and insomnia but now insomnia manageable.. |
| Comments: | A miracle drug for anxiety and agitation, social anxiety. So underutilised. It's been around since the 1950's so well and truly tried and tested. More young psychiatrists need to be educated on MAOIs. |
| Duration: | 27 years Dosage: 45mg 1X D |
| Rating: | 1 (extremely dissatisfied) Patient's Previous Ratings |
| Date Added: | 3/21/2024 Sex: M Age: 33 |
| Reason: | Panic disorder, Major Depression |
| Side Effects: | I'm no longer taking this medication. |
| Comments: | |
| Duration: | Dosage: 45 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 7/28/2023 Sex: F Age: 34 |
| Reason: | Depression |
| Side Effects: | |
| Comments: | Nardil was my last hope after struggling with chronic fatigue and depression for years. I had lost my passion for life and couldn't find the energy to engage in daily activities. Thankfully, Nardil provided a much-needed boost. It revitalized my energy levels, improved my mood, and allowed me to reclaim my life from the clutches of depression. |
| Duration: | 5 years Dosage: 30 MG 2X D |
| Rating: | 2 (not satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 6/22/2023 Sex: F Age: 26 |
| Reason: | Depression, Headaches |
| Side Effects: | Burning mouth syndrome, itchiness, exhaustion, restless sleep, irritability |
| Comments: | it has been helping my headaches a lot actually but im so itchy ive scratched myself until i bleed, im so tired all the time and im always irritated because of it and my mouth and nose burn all the time. i want to stay on so bad because i went from daily migraines to a few a week but these other effects are getting to me, had good results with selegiline patch but terrible rash, going to try parnate next and seeing a specialist for nerve blocks in my head |
| Duration: | 14 days Dosage: 15 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 6/9/2023 Sex: M Age: 38 |
| Reason: | Social Anxiety Disorder |
| Side Effects: | Insomnia and edema |
| Comments: | Severe social anxiety and treatment-resistant depression had become constant companions in my life, overshadowing any sense of joy or fulfillment. Despite years of trying different medications and therapies, I felt like I was stuck in a never-ending cycle of despair. That was until I discovered Nardil. From the moment I started taking it, I noticed a significant shift in my social anxiety. The racing thoughts and paralyzing fear began to subside, allowing me to engage in social situations with greater confidence and ease. Nardil gave me the ability to navigate social interactions without the constant worry of being judged or rejected. In addition to its impact on social anxiety, Nardil also proved to be a game-changer in my battle against treatment-resistant depression. It lifted the heavy fog of sadness and despair, replacing it with a renewed sense of hope and optimism. Nardil has truly been a lifeline for me, offering a path towards healing and a brighter future." |
| Duration: | 10 years Dosage: 75 mg 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 8/5/2022 Sex: M Age: 52 |
| Reason: | depression (TRD),social phobia, OCD |
| Side Effects: | in the first 2 weeks a lot of sleepiness (which i liked), some dizziness, dry nose, and also waking up all of a sudden in the early morning. the side effects were not as bad as TCA's and SSRI's . after a few months not many side-effects, after years they all finished. |
| Comments: | took Zoloft for a couple of years, did not help much...then tried more SSRIs, TCA's, the this great medication Nardil. it took a while to work (I think maybe 6 weeks, and i need 60mg)...anyhow it started working over a period of a couple if days and it was like this deep depression and anxiety just all floated away. i actually started enjoying activities, even like washing the dishes, enjoyed speaking to people, and felt confident to be around many people anywhere. To say Nardil works is an understatement, in my experience it is a God send. after all these many yrs it still works great. also, like some other people said, i never have had any problems with the diet, other meds, etc. it is very safe for me. so, in my experience Nardil is wonderful. i am so glad i did research and asked my doctor for it, who was happy to try it for me. best of luck to all. |
| Duration: | 15 days Dosage: 30mg 2X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 1/6/2022 Sex: M Age: 47 |
| Reason: | Depression, Social Anxiety, |
| Side Effects: | when i started quite a few. sedation, constipation, sexual problems. BUT after around 4 months almost all side effects went away. weight gain stayed but gym and diet got all the weight off. |
| Comments: | after 22 years this medication still works wonders. stops depression, stops social anxiety. best medication. do not know where i would be without it. Also, never had any bad food interactions or bad reactions. this medication is safe. |
| Duration: | 22 years Dosage: 15mg 4X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 7/3/2021 Sex: F Age: 68 |
| Reason: | Panic Disorder w/Agoraphobia; GAD |
| Side Effects: | Weight gain, insomnia, talkativeness |
| Comments: | Nardil saved my life. |
| Duration: | 45 years Dosage: 45mg 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 4/7/2021 Sex: F Age: 33 |
| Reason: | Depression, GAD, OCD, panic dis |
| Side Effects: | sedation. once it kicked in my appetite went down. |
| Comments: | so for 15 yrs on SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical anti-psychotics, combinations of these. even Parnate. 8 weeks on Nardil did more than all together. depression totally stopped, anxiety gone. for yrs i have been often laying in bed depression with ocd anxiety, this medication changed all of that. it is amazing. i have had no problems with the diet, and the side effects have not been so bad (right before it kicked it i got very emotional and angry for 2 days). this medication is the best. |
| Duration: | 1 years Dosage: 30mg 3X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 3/22/2021 Sex: F Age: 44 |
| Reason: | Bipolar II depression |
| Side Effects: | Not anything major. Upset tummy if taken on empty stomach, and occasional hypertension when standing quickly. |
| Comments: | This drug saved my life. I was on 30mg per day + 150mg trileptal as a mood stabiliser. Ot was magic. No weight gain or lethargy. Would still meed a few days downtime after prolonged periods of stress, but bounced back fast. No irritation/mania/anger depression. Literally felt the (I assume) normal ups and downs of well adjusted people. |
| Duration: | 14 years Dosage: 30mg 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 2/3/2021 Sex: M Age: 64 |
| Reason: | depression and anxiety |
| Side Effects: | insomnia, craving for carbs, decreased libido |
| Comments: | Despite the side effects, Nardil is terrific! I started taking it at age 34. Within a few DAYS, I felt absolutely happy--almost high. I've tried a host of other meds with no success. Nardil is a life-saver!
Exercise and a healthy diet help to increase libido, as I feel more sex drive when I look and feel my best. You absolutely must try it if other meds have failed you! |
| Duration: | 30 years Dosage: 22.5 - 30 2X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 1/15/2021 Sex: F Age: 45 |
| Reason: | Depression |
| Side Effects: | None really, much better than SSRIs |
| Comments: | It's the only Antidepressant that works for me. Tried the SSRIs, TCAs, Mirtazapine etc. |
| Duration: | 20 years Dosage: 60 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 1/13/2021 Sex: F Age: 69 |
| Reason: | Post natal depression and anxiety |
| Side Effects: | I have no side effects |
| Comments: | Nardil is the only anti depressant that actually worked for me. It gave me my life back and has continued to work extremely well over the years. I would highly recommend it. |
| Duration: | 35 days Dosage: |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 1/9/2021 Sex: F Age: 44 |
| Reason: | Depression severe social anxiety |
| Side Effects: | Light headed when first starting it, constipation |
| Comments: | The most effective medication in the world for social anxiety, going from hiding in my house with the doors locked not been able to answer a phone call and dreading walking in to a shop, to transform into a confident happy chatty positive person, I've tried at least 60 other antidepressants noting worked in any shape or form, started on nardil, woke up 1 morning and a voice in my head said I feel so happy, it was me I WAS SO HAPPY, goodbye days n bed not taking to anyone to hello world I've so much I have to do today so let's get this amazing day started, now nardil is gone, I'm back n my bed, depressed, sad, lonely, at least I got to experience life at it's best even if it was just for a few years |
| Duration: | 100 days Dosage: 45 |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 12/30/2020 Sex: M Age: 67 |
| Reason: | Depression |
| Side Effects: | Some reduction in libido. |
| Comments: | This drug has allowed me to have a successful career as a senior engineering manager, maintain an active sporting and social life. |
| Duration: | 35 years Dosage: 30 2X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 12/30/2020 Sex: M Age: 25 |
| Reason: | Depression and Anxiety |
| Side Effects: | None really. Better tolerated than SSRIs |
| Comments: | Great for anxiety and depression. Nothing comes close as to how effective it is, and I've tried a dozen drugs. Get on it if you've been on the SSRIs with no success! |
| Duration: | 1 years Dosage: 60mg 1X D |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 12/30/2020 Sex: Age: 51 |
| Reason: | Depression anxiety |
| Side Effects: | None, slight weight gain |
| Comments: | Helped me to get my life back, a life saver |
| Duration: | 21 days Dosage: |
| Rating: | 5 (highly satisfied) |
| Date Added: | 12/30/2020 Sex: M Age: 55 |
| Reason: | depression and anxiety |
| Side Effects: | insomnia |
| Comments: | |
| Duration: | 5 years Dosage: 45 MG 1X D |
FDA Adverse Event Summary |
ANTIARRHYTHMICS Category | |
ANTIDEPRESSANTS Category |
NARDIL (PHENELZINE SULFATE): Phenelzine is an antidepressant (monoamine oxidase inhibitor). This medication treats depression by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. Phenelzine can improve your mood and feelings of well-being. Usually, this medication is used in persons who have not responded to treatment with other drugs. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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