Posted by cirrus6000 on June 23, 2003, at 15:42:23
In reply to Re: New to Parnate maoi » cirrus6000, posted by Siba on June 23, 2003, at 15:09:23
> Cirrus600-
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> I just found the original instruction from my Pdoc. Here's how my treatment went:
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> Day 1 - 20mg
> Day 2 - 40mg
> Day 3 - 60mg
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> So actually he increased me faster than I initial thought. I stayed at 60mg for 4 weeks and only backed down to 40 because of insomnia (plus I'm seasonally activated (?), don't get depressed in the summer).
> I wanted to stay at 60mg, which I will increase back up in Autumn, but Pdoc said 40mg is a typical dosage. Which is why I questioned your low dose...BUT, I don't know your history and how long you've suffered from depression.
> How long have you been at 20mg? Have you noticed a difference with the increase?
> Personally, I would call and ask your Pdoc about increasing dosage and/or why they are keeping you at the same level when there is no significant change.
> I've found that Parnate of all the MAOI's scare people/doc's the most, as it is the most food sensitive of the class and always kills a couple people in England, where MAOI's in general are used regularly...maybe this is your doc's concern???
> Mine actually wanted me to try the third MAOI (can't remember name) and if it didn't work, go back to Parnate, because it does make him nervous...I told him forget it! I feel to good to mess around with another, when Parnate is working so well!
> SibaMy depression was diagnosed at least 10 years ago I was first on paxil for 5 years or so then prozac, effexor, serzone, wellbutrin, Nardil, and now Parnate which I think is working out best for me I eat cheese pizza all the time too. and as I previously mentioned drink gin and tonics occasionally too but I don't like beer and I'm not a big fan of wine either so there's no problem but on my presciption papers that come with the bottle of Parnate there is a warning not to drink any alcohol. Do you understand this at all?
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