Posted by SLS on January 12, 2009, at 11:18:22
In reply to Re: SCOTT » SLS, posted by JadeKelly on January 11, 2009, at 9:31:16
Sorry to take so long to return to this thread...
Yes. Based upon your current experiences, I think you may need to increase your dosage of Parnate. Most people do not dream once they reach a therapeutic dosage. This is not by any means a hard and fast rule, though. However, taking into consideration your persistent dysautonomia and continued dreaming, I think you need to go up.
Please be aware that this is only conjecture on my part. You can take a MAO inhibition test, but I consider it to be a waste of time since you still must titrate based upon clinical observation.
- Scott
> > > If I felt like I was in withdrawal (sweats, tension, feeling like I NEED something but don't know what....that kinda stuff) but haven't changed anything, is that a sign to go up on the Parnate?
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> > Remember, I asked you if you experienced heart palpitations?
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> Yep! I remember.
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> It is a personal theory of mind that the "fight or flight" things that you are currently experiencing *could* be signs of an imminent therapeutic response to treatment. It might be a good sign. The question becomes: Is it a matter of time or a matter of dosage? Maybe you will respond very soon to your current dosage of Parnate. However, you might need to increase the dosage to pass through this period of what I call an exaggerated dysautonomia.
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> Okay
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> > How long have you been at 60mg of Parnate?
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> Almost a month
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> > When did you last increase your dosage of methylphenidate?
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> 3 weeks
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> > When did this stuff start?
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> Few nights ago
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> Are you dreaming at night?
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> The occasional nightmare (that I can remember)
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> ~Jade-Thanks!
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> > - Scott
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