Posted by cybercafe on February 28, 2003, at 18:00:36
In reply to Re: Parnate for Severe Depression--Need Dosage Info » cubbybear, posted by michael on February 28, 2003, at 3:05:58
> > I previously had 18 yrs. successful experience with Parnate and am slated to start it again (after failed attempts with 3 of the other "new and improved" ADs). With Parnate, I used to st art up this way: 20 mg. for the first two days, 30 mg. for the next 3 days, then 40 mg. maintenance dose. This was my tried-and true formula for what was called "moderate" depression.
> > Now things are different. My depression this time around is 1000 times worse than it ever was.
> > I realize I should be asking my pdoc these questions, but since I relocated, he writes and sends my scripts via mail and he is virtually impossible to contact via phone. So if I can't get hold of him soon enough, I'll consider the responses I get from all of you.
> > For really severe depression, do you think I should still go about it the same way I always did? Or do you think I should go to a higher dose? Or better yet, does anyone have a copy of the PDR from which they can quote me the official dosing schedule?
> > It's the doctors who should be answering these questionsfor us patients but it's probably easier getting hold of Saddam Hussein on the phone than your own doctor.
> > Any help would be appreciated.
>
> check out dr. ivan goldberg's site (depressioncentral.com - I think) & check pb's tips section - search for parnate.
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> I'm not certain, but I think both have info on high dose (much higher than 30 or 40 mg) parnate.
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> Its not "typical" but its not as outlandish or unheard of as the pdr info would lead you to believe. Good luck.
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> michaeli found it very effective but took a long time to kick in
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