Posted by ParnateStarted2008 on December 11, 2008, at 19:28:12
In reply to Re: Nardil + Insomnia - Re to 'ParnateStarted2008', posted by Vincent_QC on December 10, 2008, at 14:24:32
I dont think your Pdoc is very well informed about the different techniques at tackeling Anxiety and Depression. He does have a sound technique tho. Your different like every one else. Many Many people (not most) only get the good effects of Parnate at doses above 60, sometimes WAY higher. Parnate is weird like that. FDA MAX is 60 but really... Parnate's milage varies alot. I just say this from all the post's ive read over the years, not just this site. AND 2 psychiatrists told me 60mg's isnt a very high dose! These drugs are from the 50's, we know alot more about them now. Their underutilization just keeps the standard FDA dose the same and says nothing else. Many doctors still abide exactly. Wouldn't it be great if all docs could get on the 2008 train and do a little research and see whats happening out there/here.
Tell your pdoc to read Ashton's Manual on Benzos. Your doctor is somewhat right that the faster your off benzos, the faster U wont have Benzo effects/withdrawl etc. This is not true in many cases. Slow is usually alot better. Benzos are the best first line treatment against anxiety. All these damn ssri/other AD companies are just maketing pro's trying to steal the market. I think a benzo is safer then a ssri/other AD when used properly. ssri's/ other AD's are personality changing drugs with way more side effects and withdrawl effects of their own. Personality withdrawl can be just as hard as benzo withdrawl. Im not against ssri's/AD's, they definitely have their place. But the stigma that benzos are old and rarely used because AD's are better and safer for anxiety is not right. doctors are smarter then that?
Maybe he is a great doctor, Maybe you and him arn't a good match.
I know i put alot of opinions here... just wanted to express what I thought about your post..:) Im at 70 mg's now.
Below 60 I felt OK AD effects but no anxiolytic, above 60 I do: I laugh, im happier and go lucky. Below 60 just task oriented and driven, Felt like Wellbutrin a bit.. Thats just me
keep us poster Vince
Later
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