Posted by JadeKelly on January 13, 2009, at 12:49:21
In reply to Re: I want to switch from nortriptyline to desipramine, posted by bulldog2 on January 13, 2009, at 10:20:23
> > > Okay. For now, I'm remaining a patient patient.
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > I wish I could say the same. I am scheming even as we speak.
> >
> > > I know, you're tearing up.
> >
> > Not yet, but I will, I imagine.
> >
> > 1. The pain.
> >
> > 2. The frustration.
> >
> > 3. The unfairness.
> >
> >
> >
> > > I did add lithium so I'll see what that does,
> >
> > Good call. I like your decision.
> >
> > > if nothing within 2nd week, I'll switch to lamictal, and I was told that will take longer.
> >
> > Just to get to 100mg will take 5 weeks. You might not realize an optimal response until you get to 200mg.
> >
> > I was thinking that while you are still taking 60mg of Parnate, you might want to increase the dosage of the methylphenidate. It might work. Then, if it doesn't, you can then proceed to 80mg of Parnate. Your doctor will probably allow you to remain on the increased dosage of methylphenidate. However, if you were to ask him to do this after arriving at 80mg, he might be reluctant and say no.
> >
> > I will try to continue to post, regardless of how bad I feel.
> >
> >
> > - Scott
>
> You also might find you need less thann you needed previously.Oh,
Sorry BullDog,
You might not have understood my response, I thought it was Scott, so what were you referring to, the Parnate or the Ritalin. Are you taking Parnate? How much-or somthing else?
~Jade
poster:JadeKelly
thread:872122
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