Posted by Crazy Horse on February 2, 2007, at 17:04:50
In reply to Re: Q for NYCGuy » Crazy Horse, posted by NYCguy on February 2, 2007, at 16:42:58
> Monte,
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> Thanks for the encouragment, so far I like it a lot. How does one know if they are on the right dose? I mean, I do feel better, but I do still get spells of depression from time to time, and my energy is still low. How long does it take to kick in and is this effect noticiably different from the initial stimulating properties of the med?
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> How much works for you and do you think it depends on a person's weight?
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> -D
Well, for me 50 mgs. is required to get an initial response. Try to take just enough to make you feel not depressed and not anxious, i have in the past taken more, just to see if 80mgs. would make me feel even better than 70 mgs..this can get a person into trouble because i believe higher dose = a higher/worse side effect profile. I'd stay at your current dose about 5-7 days and if you are still somewhat depressed/anxious then increase to 40 mgs.(which is still a pretty low dose for most people). Most people (not all) get an initial stimulaing effect that is more speeded up than the AD effect. But even the AD effect is very activating. I think either time or increasing the dose will eliminate the low energy you are experiencing.Is response related to weight? I think so, some may disagree, but i think higher weight = higher dose and vice versa (In the majority of cases).
Feel free to ask any questions.
-Monte
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