Parnate and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2025

For Depression "I started this medication on 20 mg, then after 2 weeks, been put on 40 mg. The side effects were bad, like dizziness and worse depression, however, I’ve noticed an improvement these last 2 days. If you start this medication, try and stick it out for the better benefits. I'll be increasing the dose to 60 mg very soon. Parnate works."

• use...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 31, 2016

For Depression "I have tried many medications for major depressive disorder, SSRIs, TCAs, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy. All of which helped to some degree, but I was never quite functioning as well as I would have hoped. Depression was ruining my life, and I was becoming very discouraged and disappointed because I had tried so many medications and other treatments, suicide was a thought I had every hour of every day. Now, every single day I am thankful I found Parnate. I get a little dizziness, some dry mouth, and some loud heartbeats, but that is an insignificant cost to pay to have the will to live back once again. If you are struggling with depression after trying many treatments, please ask your doctor about an MAOI. Best of luck!"

• Jul...
• November 6, 2015

For Depression "I've been taking Parnate for 8 weeks now. It has helped my depression, PTSD tremendously. I started off at 20 mg, and now I'm at 30 mg. I follow the strict diet and don't allow myself to have anything with tyramine. (Maybe I'm a little too cautious?) The side effects that I can't stand, but I tolerate, are BP drop, dizzy almost fall over, extreme fatigue when Parnate is supposed to give you energy. I will stay in a place for some time like I have no ambition. I have lost a lot of weight on Parnate. That has to be the best side effect! :) Rarely have an appetite, nor do I care to drink anything half the time. I wish I knew what to do so I don't get those horrible dizzy spells. They happen maybe 5 or more times a day, and I have to hold on to the wall."

• JOE...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 25, 2019

For Depression "This is a very good drug for depression. I have no problems with the diet required. It's the best drug for me. At high doses (60+), you will be dizzy for a bit when getting up. I now take 50 mg every morning."