Posted by linkadge on January 23, 2005, at 21:15:39
In reply to Re: How do you know if your AD is pooping out? » l » cubbybear, posted by Optimist on January 23, 2005, at 10:01:15
40mg for parnate is actually kind of low. There are many possabilities. Sometimes the AD helps certain symptoms better than others.
With MAOI's you need enought to adequately inhibit MAO. Taking a dose on the low end may be more likely to lead to relapses.
Another thing to remember is that even though Parnate is considered an effective medication,
having a breakthough episode needn't be the end of the world.I would consider increasing it, making sure you are adequately nourished. Exercise a little, and take your ativan.
Have you considered nardil ?? For me, Parnate was not at all good for anxiety, it was good for depression, but only in the absence of anxiety.
There are also *many* cases where a simple swich from parnate to nardil has been an effective stradegy.
Nardil is supposedly less sharp than parnate, and better for anxiety. It is a little more serotogenic and has additional effects on GABA which can quell anxiety.
Take your time, do what you think is best for the time being. If things don't improve then there *are* many more options.
If you'd like to hear some, then let me know:)
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