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Posted by SteelyDan on April 21, 2008, at 17:49:50
Anyone know the 'best' dosage most commonly used in conjunction w/an ssri for depression? My pdoc says the lower the dose, the more energizing it is.
-Dan
Posted by Phillipa on April 21, 2008, at 21:15:33
In reply to Geodon, best dosage for depression?, posted by SteelyDan on April 21, 2008, at 17:49:50
Dan do a google search some things you might want to know. Love Phillipa
Posted by SLS on April 22, 2008, at 6:09:50
In reply to Geodon, best dosage for depression?, posted by SteelyDan on April 21, 2008, at 17:49:50
> Anyone know the 'best' dosage most commonly used in conjunction w/an ssri for depression? My pdoc says the lower the dose, the more energizing it is.
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> -DanI would say to give 40mg a try first, and then 60mg if necessary.
- Scott
Posted by SteelyDan on April 22, 2008, at 10:15:52
In reply to Re: Geodon, best dosage for depression?, posted by SLS on April 22, 2008, at 6:09:50
> > Anyone know the 'best' dosage most commonly used in conjunction w/an ssri for depression? My pdoc says the lower the dose, the more energizing it is.
> >
> > -Dan
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> I would say to give 40mg a try first, and then 60mg if necessary.
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> - ScottThanks Scott. You think 20mgs. is too low?
-Dan
Posted by CareBear04 on April 22, 2008, at 11:40:44
In reply to Geodon, best dosage for depression?, posted by SteelyDan on April 21, 2008, at 17:49:50
my experience is that geodon was better for preventing mania than depression. i took 40mg twice a day. i know much higher doses are used, but maybe they're aimed at treating schizophrenia/symptoms?
cb
Posted by llurpsienoodle on April 23, 2008, at 8:27:03
In reply to Re: Geodon, best dosage for depression? » SteelyDan, posted by CareBear04 on April 22, 2008, at 11:40:44
sorry, Dan,
I forgot to mention in my response to your thread below, that geodon has a short half-life and requires 2x daily dosing.I found it very sedating, so you might consider augmenting it with provigil or something like that.
best of luck
ll
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