Posted by JohnX2 on November 17, 2001, at 2:37:29
In reply to Moclobemide, really works in just 1 week?, posted by adamie on November 16, 2001, at 19:19:45
If you are bipolar and not taking a low
dose of an anti-psychotic or some form
of mood-stablizer (lithium,depakote,lamictal,
tegetrol), then the odds of getting a
sustainable anti-depressant response drop
considerably. This is a fact. Sorry I can't
point to a research report right now,
but I'm hoping others can back me up on this claim.-john
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> Hi. I decided to stop taking my Moclobemide then I changed my mind once again and I'll try to complete a "trial". I am so far 3 days on it. first day I took only 150mg. The last two days I took 300mg and I will be soon taking 450mg and raising to 600mg. Does Moclobemide really work in just 1 week for many people? So far all AD's I've tried have somehow made my depression worse. Some to the point of constant mind torture because I didn't stop them in time. Once I ended up in the hospital. Unless I am convinced I am becoming worse by taking the Moclobemide then I will continue taking it. How long would the usual Moclobemide trial last? I am suffering from sometimes very severe depression which may have atypical features. Also some have told me that perhaps since AD's make me worse that I may be bipolar. Very possible.
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> I will ask my doctor this Wednesday but I would just like to know what the people here think. 2 weeks is a decent trial for Moclobemide? For severe depression would 300mg be enough or should I go with 450-600mg? The family doctor who of course doesn't know a whole lot about AD's told me to take 150mg twice daily. But I have read how 450mg+ is needed for severe depression.
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> Also how would responding to the medication be like? Is it gradual or does it happen all of a sudden? If one responds to the medication in just 1 week would he notice himself feeling significantly better the few days before?
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> Also what are people's experiences on this medication?
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