What is Nardil used for?
Nardil (Phenelzine) is an antidepressant in the monoamine oxidase inhibitor class. Nardil treats depression by restoring the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Nardil can help improve your general mood and feelings of well-being. Generally, Nardil is used for patients who haven’t responded to treatment with other medications. 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.
Nardil (Phenelzine) Information
How to Use Nardil?
Read the medication guide that comes with the medication when you buy Nardil online. Always follow instructions from your doctor regarding how to take Nardil.
Take Nardil orally, usually between 1-3 times per day as instructed by your doctor. Nardil can be taken with or without food. Your dosage will be based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
In order to reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor will likely start you at a lower dose and gradually move the dose up. Once your condition improves and stays better for a while, your doctor may work with you to reduce your regular dosage. Ensure you carefully follow your doctor’s instructions. Do not take more or less of the medication, or take it more or less frequently than it is prescribed. Your condition won’t improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase.
Use Nardil regularly to gain the most benefits from it. To help you remember, ensure you are using it at the same times each day. It can take several weeks for the full benefits of Nardil to be noticed. Do not stop taking Nardil without first consulting your doctor.
If you stop Nardil suddenly you may experience some withdrawal symptoms (such as confusion, hallucination, weakness, headache and diarrhea). In order to help you prevent withdrawal, your doctor might slowly lower your dose. Withdrawal is more likely if you have been using Nardil in high doses or for an extended period of time. If you’re experiencing withdrawal symptoms, talk to your doctor or pharmacist right away.
Nardil Drug Interactions
Even though some medications that interact should never be used together, in other cases two medications that would interact can be used together. In such cases, your doctor will have to take some precautions such as changing your dose. The following medications may interact with Nardil:
- Brimonidine
- Citalopram
- Dapagliflozin
- Desvenlafaxine
- Metformin
- Mirtazapine
- Rasagiline
- Sitagliptin
- Venlafaxine
This is not an exhaustive list of drug interactions with Nardil. Give your doctor a list of all of the prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as the herbal products you take so that they can properly monitor for drug interactions.
Other interactions
Certain medications should not be taken at or around the time of eating or with certain foods. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also cause interactions to occur. Using Nardil with the following foods is not recommended:
- Caffeine
- Dopamine Containing Food
- Tyramine Containing Food
- Avocado
- Bitter Orange
You may not be able to avoid these foods while on Nardil, talk with your doctor to get their recommendations and see if an adjustment can be made.
Other medical problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness)
- Congestive heart failure
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Pheochromocytoma (an adrenal problem)—Should not be used in patients with these conditions.
- Diabetes
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Schizophrenia—Use with caution. This may make these conditions worse.