Posted by bulldog2 on January 4, 2010, at 18:06:11
In reply to up to 120mg Parnate- hypotension getting dangerous, posted by inanimate peanut on January 4, 2010, at 15:44:58
> So, this is my second day of taking 120mg of Parnate. My idea was to try up to 160mg (I found a study that used up to 170mg so I figured up to 160mg would be safe). The problem is that the hypotension is getting really, really bad. It may be smart to either leave it at the 120mg for a week to see if it works and then start to decrease or to decrease it now. Not only am I dizzy *every* time I get up, I had a couple very strange spells this morning. I got out of bed and was walking and BAM! I was on my back on the floor convulsing-- I bumped my head pretty hard on the floor. It wasn't a seizure b/c I didn't black out. I knew what was going on the whole time. I tried to get up slowly and walked a few more steps and BAM! down I went again twisting my ankle this time and flat on my back convulsing again. These were very strange. I googled convulsions and low blood pressure and can't find anything. Anyway, this is getting kind of dangerous. I think I'll try 10mg of Ritalin before I completely give up. That is supposed to help with orthostatic hypotension. I just want to get a blood pressure monitor first to make sure my blood pressure doesn't get too high with it. Anyway, has anyone else had of heard of these convulsion-type things? What do you think?
Once you reach therapeutic levels (30 -60 mg) you should spend three weeks at each dose to see if it works. I agree with Scott to restart at 60 and stay there three weeks and move methodically onward. You may be missing the correct dose by plunging ahead. You have to be methodical. Once you have reached the highest level you can handle than only add in another agent. I know this is slow when you are in pain but this plan gives you a greater chance for success. Right now you might hurt yourself or get disgusted by sides and abandon your experiment. The methodical approach will minimize sides.
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