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Nardil User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Nardil has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 108 reviews on Drugs.com. 76% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 12% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Nardil

  • Lars
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • February 18, 2023

For Depression "I was very upset after trying this drug. I had such high hopes and am very confused with the high ratings. I was on Nardil for 2 months and have experienced many side effects. Dizziness, fatigue, nausea, no energy, worse depression, zero libidos, agitation. I was on 45mg and could barely stand up at this dose. If you are sensitive to medication this is probably not for you. The only advantage was a slight reduction in anxiety."

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  • Miste...
  • March 14, 2021

For Depression "I have been on Nardil for 41 years. I have tried other meds to no avail. It’s a wonderful medication for anxiety, depression and social anxiety. I retired from a teaching career , which I never been have been able to complete without this medication. It’s a life saver. It has been out of supply in Canada since March 2020 and again in January 2021. Luckily I have been able to get Nardil from Washington State as I live the US border in Vancouver . There is a supply of Nardil in the US . ERFA and Canada Health has not done enough to people who need this medication."

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  • Linmeme
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • November 5, 2019

For Depression "Been back on Nardil 6 weeks got from Wells Pharmacy. Still anxious tho , these tablets not as dark wonder if ingredients are slightly different. Been put on 80mg bedranol to ease palpitations which they have."

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Frequently asked questions

  • Charlie
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 5, 2021

For Depression "I was prescribed Nardil from 1979 until 2003 for panic disorder and agoraphobia. Bang it stopped working: lo and behold, Pfizer changed the inactive ingredients from the previous owner of Nardil, WarnerLambert. Pfizer went from 15 inactive ingredients to only 8. I won't go into detail, but I'm annoyed they changed it. (September 2, 2003) and never liked back. Please look at a website pre 2003 Nardil petition. Thx"

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  • Linmeme
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 3, 2023

For Depression "I’ve been taking Nardil for over 30 years for depression, anxiety, and agoraphobia. They gave me my life back. A few times tabs were unavailable and symptoms returned. It takes several weeks to get into your system and coming off them can make you feel very nauseous and generally unwell. However, it’s worth it!! I do check what I eat and drink but some things you can have just in low amounts. I don’t drink any form of alcohol or drink with Phenylalanine."

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  • EndTh...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 28, 2022

For Depression "I was very hopeful, given all the stuff I read online (all over the web) about the life-changing workings of this drug for so many folks out there. Pretty bummed that that’s not the case for me. Was on it for almost 3 months — nothing. The good part about Nardil (for me) was that I didn’t experience any negative side effects. I wish I could somehow just give this med a neutral review, but that’s not how the rating system on this site work. Hence my 6/10 rating — not good, not bad & +1 star for the lack of crap side effects. Happy for all of you that have found, in Nardil, your medicine of choice!"

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  • my1po...
  • April 20, 2010

For Migraine Prevention "My neurologist prescribed Nardil approximately 4-5 years ago as a last effort to control my migraine headaches. This drug has worked better than all others tried at preventing migraines, but not without some annoying side effects such as weight gain, edema in lower legs and arms, some mild memory problems and probably most annoying is the caution exercised regarding medications and foods that are to be avoided while taking Nardil. I've gone off of it once and it was a nightmare, made me very sick and weak. I eventually got off of it totally for several weeks, but the migraines came back with a vengeance, so had to go back on the Nardil. I'm considering going off of it again soon simply because of the weight gain and edema."

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  • Astra...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 19, 2020

"I wasn’t diagnosed yet with bipolar. This was my first visit to my psychiatrist to treat my bipolar depression which I thought was major depressive disorder. We went up to 90mg Nardil because it wasn’t taking effect. Holy crap did it feel amazing but I was in an extreme state of mania. I spent so much money. I was delusional. It was not good for me. Way too strong this is serious stuff. The diet sucks. I gained a lot of weight and literally could not poop. I had to take laxatives regularly. My appetite was also affected big time. All I wanted was cookies, cakes, any sweets I could get. I came off it because I could not ejaculate for the life of me. That was the tipping point after a few months. I got off it. I do not recommend this for anyone with bipolar 1 especially, nor for bipolar 2."

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  • julie...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 23, 2023

"Nardil is an absolute miracle. After trying 12 other antidepressants, after living 14 years of terror, fear, and panic attacks, my life is much better. Please never remove this pill, it's a life saver."

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  • Cosis
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 9, 2017

For Depression "Nardil is an amazing drug. I honestly do not know where I would be without it. I wish more doctors would be willing to prescribe it to people."

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  • Bella...
  • February 7, 2014

For Depression "Saved my life! Had major postpartum tried for 3 months on different antidepressants nothing worked until Nardil ! Thank you Nardil ..."

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  • julie...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 6, 2020

For Depression "google "Nardil: A Pharmaceutical Secret Weapon?" we want nardil back.. save lot of lifes! please! I take Nardil for panic attacks "

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  • Crawf...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 13, 2017

For Depression "Nardil is the only antidepressant that has worked for me. I️ have a bit of insomnia on it but at least I️ have motivation and don’t get upset with people like I️ used to."

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  • Nick
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 11, 2018

For Depression "I've been on 60mg day for nearly 20 years. Although not easy, low carb diet will beat weight gain."

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  • Wissie
  • February 25, 2018

For Depression "I’ve taken Nardil for over 40 years, it’s an excellent drug, the diet & med restrictions are well worth it... Be sure you carry your card or have a medical bracelet"

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  • Rally...
  • January 22, 2018

For Depression "On 90mg (45mgX2 daily) for 2 years effectively reversed Depression. Cons weight gain 20lbs, inability to have orgasm. Weak erections."

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  • whizb...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • October 9, 2019

For Depression "Nardil is the O N L Y antidepressant that has worked. Must be acutely aware of food and Over the Counter drug interactions as well ant potential dental or general surgery."

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  • Lynny
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 1, 2020

For Depression "Nardil has kept me out of hospital for 5 years but now I cannot get hold of it in UK despite pleading with my Psychiatrist. Feeling so bad I'm going back on a section."

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  • Navyman
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • May 5, 2018

For Depression "1 week on Nardil up to 90Mg daily. Weight gain 10 lbs. Extreme stomach bloat looking like 8 months pregnant."

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  • edel
  • March 21, 2008

For Depression "Nardil only worked for me for about 6 months. At first my depression decreased substantially but gradually returned."

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  • Leona...
  • July 13, 2010

For Depression "Too many restrictions and not a lot of other medication can be used with Nardil...lots of interactions. Going off of Nardil caused some side effects as well."

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