Posted by Cn. Michele on February 11, 2000, at 13:52:49
In reply to Re: Effexor/Venlaxifine - Inappropriate Dosing, posted by Noa on February 9, 2000, at 21:01:57
> I take 375 in the am. No nausea. (I do get a bit of queasiness from the lithium)
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> But some people are sensitive to it, just as I am sensitive to other things that don't bother others. I cannot seem to tolerate TCAs much, and had a terrible reaction to a small dose of amytriptaline.
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> I do believe in starting small and titrating gradually, tho the amounts you mention are REALLY small. I guess whatever works.Precisely my point. I don't think I am an anomaly. The dosage I take is not tiny for me - you are just comparing it to the 'standard' of 37.5mg. It is a matter of perception. Now my psychdoc has many patients doing well on smaller dosages as well as those who require larger amounts. For me the important point is the healthcare giver being aware of the issues and being willing to move outside the 'standards'.
Regarding drug trials - the pregnancy 'problem' has long been used as an excuse for not using women in drug trials. There are many ways around it ie, using women who are sterilized, post menopausal or celibate. Lots of ways around it if the motivation was there. You see the perception is that males are the 'norm' and females an aberration.
poster:Cn. Michele
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