Posted by eric wagner on August 17, 2008, at 4:31:53
In reply to Re: 7 Weeks On Parnate - Help, posted by Nadezda on August 16, 2008, at 10:25:11
> Hi Eric. Sounds as if your blood pressure is low. Have you been taking it regularly?
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> The side effects could be temporary, and it could take more time for the positive effects to manifest.
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> I'm not sure that side effects correlate with positive effects. You've been on 40 mg or more for about four and a half weeks, and 60 mg for about two-- so I'd give it more time. You've given it a bit of time, but not enough to be sure how you'll respond.
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> It's possible you'd need a larger dose to respond, but some pdocs dont' like to go above 60 mgs and others are willing to experiment with higher doses. 40- 60 mg, as you know, is the commonly accepted therapeutic dose range. There are people here who've done more, but I suspect that's pretty uncommon, especially if your pdoc is less than very comfortable with maois.
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> Have you spoken with your pdoc about his approach to dosage?
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> NadezdaHi Nadezda,
Thanks for reply
As a matter of fact, I've been meaning to check my Blood Pressure lately, but dont have a monitor.
I'll have my Mother bring over my Grandma's monitor today to check it out.
I figured I just had to watch for High Blood Pressure (Hypertension?) only if I was to mix a contraindicated prescription, over the counter medication, or food - even though I'm not too sure how that would feel either.
I have spoken to my Psychiatrist about dosage - I had brought up that I read about many people taking from 100 - 200 mgs. Parnate w/ high positive results.
I had brought that up as I have a high tolerance for all medications - & out of all the one's I've tried - I've never had side effects of therapeutic benefit from any w/ the exception of Daytrana.
He does not have that much experience w/ MAOI's - just as you suspected.
Thank You For Your Time & Consideration,
Take Care & Be Well,
Eric M. Wagner
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