Posted by Vincent_QC on December 31, 2008, at 9:17:33
In reply to Re: Parnate-update Jade to SCOTT » JadeKelly, posted by SLS on December 31, 2008, at 7:23:05
> Complete remission from depression is rarely quick and without a bumpy ride, regardless of treatment. It might take you months to gradually reach 100% and remain stable. Until then, you will have ups and downs, but the trend will be upwards. You might want to keep a mood chart and see for yourself the trend that emerges.
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> Your experience of a sudden improvement is what I continue to call a "blip" response. It could begin during the first 5 days and last a day to three days. This is my observation, anyway. That this happens at all, I believe is indicative of a good prognosis.
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> I think 60mg is a good dosage of Parnate to try for at least three weeks. More people respond well to 60mg than do need to be as high as 80mg.
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> Although lithium or lamictal might help, I think you should remain doing what you are doing for at least three weeks. By then, you will have a better feel for what next to do based on the previous results.
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> Here is the mood chart that I have used:
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> http://www.slschofield.com/medicine/mood_chart_beam.pdf
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> - ScottAie Scott...that's a nice mood chart...I will use it also I think !!! Thanks again!
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