Posted by JadeKelly on December 20, 2008, at 13:11:57
In reply to Re: Lithium. ritalin, Parnate-have it-SCOTT » JadeKelly, posted by SLS on December 20, 2008, at 6:49:17
> Before the age of Lamictal, lithium was considered the augmenter of choice for Parnate. If it doesn't work within 2 weeks, it is probably not going to. It usually works within a week. Of course, it will be necessary to have established a dosage of Parnate that is going to be high enough for this strategy to work. What is that dosage? Odds are, 60mg for 2 weeks should be enough - ideally, 3 weeks. The dosage of lithium when used as an augmenter has been established by Harvard to be 300-600mg.
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> It is important to note that Lamictal is not lithium and lithium is not Lamictal. Lithium might work where Lamictal may not. It makes sense to try the lithium first and get it over with within 1-2 weeks. Establishing a therapeutic level of Lamictal will take a minimum of 6 weeks.
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> Did you try caffeine yet? For some people, it is more effective than Dexedrine or Ritalin.
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> - ScottHey Scott,
Thanks for the quick response. Today is my 6th day on 60mg Parnate. So I geuss I'll know soon. I've always gotten that occasional high with dose increase, but thats all I've noticed. I've also wondered if I would notice as lethargic as I am. I do drink coffee, always have. it helps a little, not much. I'm now trying ritalin, but I took one yesterday, barely noticed it if at all. This fatigue is like nothing I've ever felt. So, I'll give it a couple more weeks then. Add the lithium and ritalin.Thanks-Jade
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