Posted by cubbybear on October 27, 2003, at 23:02:37
In reply to *lexapro - to - parnate*, posted by wsj on October 26, 2003, at 23:55:39
> after about 6 weeks on lexapro 10-20mg i've decided to give up on ssri's & snri's and go to parnate. i'm picking parnate over nardil because i've always felt like i could use more energy. this board also shows better sexual response w/ parnate. my hope is that parnate will be my miracle drug that lets me live the second half of my life happy and successful.
> i've read 2 weeks washout lexapro to parnate. i'm wondering if i need to taper the lexapro or just stop cold turkey > the sooner i can start the parnate the better. would like to have full effect by christmas.Well, let's look at this way. If you stopped the Lexapro cold turkey today, Oct. 28 (something which I personally would never do, but that's up to you), then waited 2 weeks for the washout, you'd be able to start the Parnate around Nov. 12. Since it normally takes about 3-4 weeks to kick in, there's only a remote chance you'd be feeling better in time for Thanksgiving (at which time, you would almost assuredly be able to give thanks). But most likely you'll be able to really enjoy the Xmas holidays, and feel sufficiently galvanized to go on a shopping spree, and buy a few gifts for yourself.
Good luck, especially with a fast phaseout of the Lexapro.
poster:cubbybear
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