Posted by hiram2354 on April 11, 2001, at 21:26:57
I can't live like this forever, so I've decided to circumvent my doctor and start parnate, which I'm pretty sure never to be prescribed with the way things are going (no other pdoc options w/ current ins.)The 10 mg tabs arrived today along with some lithium carbonate, which I've decided to try only if the parnate doesn't work.
It's been 10 days since my last effexor (not xr), though I figure I'll still wait another few days just to be safe.
I will try 10 mgs on day 1, and if all goes well I will increase to 20 mgs the next day, with a 10 mg increase each week, probably adding about 500 mgs of lithium if needed at about the 40 mg/day mark.
No prior blood pressure problems (or anything else pertinent), and I'm not too worried as I've been known to ingest huge doses of "other" drugs w/o serious negative affects.
Any yes I've familiarized myself with the food and drugs that shouldn't be taken; also, I know I'm evil for trying to help myself w/o "professional" advice.Anyway, any suggestions, advice, or support are more than welcome. I'll update this thread in a week or so.
hiram
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