Posted by Piquet on September 8, 2004, at 16:45:02
In reply to Parnate problems and possibilities, posted by pryor8 on September 8, 2004, at 10:00:31
> Regarding Parnate problems: I've read a few posts about others starting Parnate recently. Here's my update; please share if you have any ideas:
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> I was massively zone-out after a few days at 40, so went back down to 30. This is a pain, since this fatgue seems to be only serious side effect. Still no real benefit, but no problems either (other than tiredness) which is a change from other ADS for me.
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> I'm at bit over 2 weeks at 30-40, staggered in various ways through day, usually 1/1/1 through day. Any ideas on how to combat fatigue? It's the sort that doesn't bring sleep, but only spaciness. Xanax-induced 8 hours of sleep at night doesn't make a difference. Anyone ever try adding Wellbutrin or Reoxetine? (SLS, I saw your combos above; I don't think I could handle 160 mg!!)It could be just a matter of waiting. I went from zero to 40 in 4 days, so I can understand what you're saying about being zoned out! However, after 4 weeks at 40 mg I was over most of the side effects except insomnia, and I was even getting a handle on that. My mood was a lot better, too. After another 2 weeks my doc raised the dosage to 60 mg and there was a repeat of the startup effects, but to a lesser degree and shorter lived. Now, after 3 weeks at 60 I'm having very little daytime tiredness and once again getting my sleep routine stabilized. I take 40 am and 20 midday. Parnate is really helping to lift my treatment resistant atypical depression, and I'm feeling better than I have done in years. Hope this helps.
Piquet.
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