Drug details

Nardil (phenelzine)

type of Antidepressants, MAO Inhibitors

Nardil (phenelzine) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), a type of antidepressant, used to treat symptoms of depression that may include feelings of sadness, fear, anxiety, or worry about physical health (hypochondria). Nardil is usually given after other anti-depressants have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms. Nardil is not for treating severe depression or bipolar disorder (manic depression). Nardil is available in generic form.

The drug is often used to treat Bipolar disorder .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• dizziness,
• weakness,
• constipation,
• upset stomach,
• dry mouth,
• tiredness,
• drowsiness,
• impotence, or
• difficulty having an orgasm.
• decreased urination, 
• problems sleeping (insomnia),

The following supplements are related to Nardil, and may be used together with the drug:

• Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (Ghb) (s.)