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Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » Maxime

Posted by Phillipa on October 24, 2009, at 20:31:41

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » delna, posted by Maxime on October 24, 2009, at 11:08:39

Maxie great that you slept your're halfway home. Phillipa

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » bleauberry

Posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 2:57:15

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?, posted by bleauberry on October 24, 2009, at 17:59:12

Hey,
Thanks for the tips!!!
>
> When Parnate fails:
> Nardil
> Nortriptyline + Zoloft
> Reboxetine + Zoloft
> Amitriptyline
> Clomipramine
> Imipramine
> Sometimes the addition of an antipsychotic

Thanks for those suggestions! makes me feel more hopeful.
>


>Everything we do is experimental. My belief is that we should not limit our experiments to only things that look obvious.

I agree to some extent that it is experimental especially when we pick out own drugs (or go to a pdoc like mine in India). BUT I do believe that a really good pdoc sometimes knows exactly what to give you.
For example when I presented to a NYC pdoc (who specializes in psychopharmacolgy) with tiredness and suicidal thoughts, he added Geodon to my concoction (much to my horror)! It made ZERO sense.I resisted it for days because it is sedating, if you read about it (although less so than other AP's) or talk to other patients about it ( who usually curse it).
Plus I was not psychotic in my opinion and I was also terrified of this class of drugs.
I also insisted that I wasn't depressed and that his diagnosis of BPI (I have always been seen as BPII or being somewhere on the BP spectrum) could not be right. Plus how can you give a sedating drug to an exhausted patient? It made no sense. To be honest I was really annoyed/angry.

But he was so convinced, he just did not budge especially on his drug choice. I took it with great reluctance after he 'snapped' at me on the phone for not taking it (since I was suicidal).

To cut a long story short, within 2-3 doses, i leapt out of bed and felt like I had woken up from a long coma. It took care of EVERYTHING; exhaustion (wherein stimulants had failed), anxiety and also made me see that I had been very depressed and that I had been living in my own world. It also made me sharp and confident.

My point is simply that he KNEW it would work- he wasn't at all surprised. Really, he wasn't...

> if it was simply a neurotransmitter deficit, that would have already been fixed by now.

Actually, I was COMPLETELY fine and fully functional (and holding down a high stress job) on Geodon (plus other stuff) and so I do believe it is totally a neurotransmitter problem.
Unfortunately, I had to give Geodon up because I developed a 'possible' TD syndrome. I am still trying to find out if that was related to TD at all, because I want to go back on Geodon (ideally). It made me 100% fine and I was like that throughout the time I was on it (nearly 2 yrs). It's pathetic but I miss it and grieve/cry over it like people do over a lost loved-one ;)

But for the moment, I cannot take any of the antipsychotics because of the fear.

Effexor has worked in the past but it was under different circumstances because I went high. I need to reassess if works with a mood stabilizer. (like I am on now). It had worked for all the various aspects of my problem like OCD, anxiety and depression/tiredness (but then I was high so I can't say how it will help depression/tireness now)
But the positive thing about Effexor is that, I need little help from my (idiotic) pdoc to titrate it or to augment it (unlike Parnate wherein I am so darn dependent on him)and I know the safe ways to augment it. If this fails I will go back to NYC or even to Dr Thase.
I'm sick of being given random drugs by dumb doctors. Sorry, but I do blame them- they are meant to know more than us.


>
> No matter what, there is no shortage of great ideas when Parnate fails. And you would not be the first one to fail Parnate and do great with a different approach.

well thank you so much for that positive spin on things. I really appreciate it alot.
Love D

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?

Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 25, 2009, at 5:28:40

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » bleauberry, posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 2:57:15

hey i've decided to give up Parnate indefinitely too. like you i've just gotten stuck with a pdoc who just can't treat me properly, and refuses to augment in "experimental" (low-dose TCA) but ultimately safer ways than AP's for sleep

the insomnia is just too much for me, i feel like i'm on the verge of losing it. Dr Golberg said in his opinion tolerance doesn't really grow to it. he also said he *never* uses AP's unless psychotic symptoms are present (my pdoc is pushing risperdal, despite my worries about TD)

oh well, thankfully we're moving overseas to a bigger city centre soon where my Uncle is a hospital MD, so i think i'll just hold off for better treatment

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?

Posted by kirbyw on October 25, 2009, at 7:13:33

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 25, 2009, at 5:28:40

Delna
I have been following some, but not all of your posts. It seemed as if you were getting better with Parnate, that is just my impression. I think that those of us who have serious depression have to measure our successes in small percentages. If you were even ten percent better on Parnate, then maybe it was worth it. That's how I think. During my long Parnate history I have had very bad times, and days that I was very suicidal. But when I think back clearly to how I was before Parnate, on other meds, it was always clear to me that Parnate was better than anything else. Parnate requires varying the dose according to your overall mood and changing life circumstances. At times I was on a "maintenance dose" of 20 mg, and then if I had a crisis, I would go up to 30 mg or 40 mg. In fact back in the mid and late 80s I would occasionally take 80 mg. Parnate side effects can also be no fun, including insomnia, tiredness during the day, lack of sex drive, etc etc. but I weigh the side effects against the overall severity of the depression. I have learned that any side effect is bearable. What is not bearable is the depression at its worst. Yesterday I had a good day on Parnate, today was not quite so good, hopefully tomorrow will be better. I know that tonight I will have trouble sleeping, but at least I don't have to get up early. I will try to enjoy my insomnia as much as possible by keeping busy with internet, TV, household chores or whatever, anything to pass the time until I tire myself out.
I realize that every diagnosis is different and and every person's biochemistry is different so Parnate may not be for you, but I just wanted to throw in my two cents worth.
(By the way, I worked in India for three months in 2006)
Rick

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit

Posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 7:54:32

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 25, 2009, at 5:28:40

> hey i've decided to give up Parnate indefinitely too.>
> the insomnia is just too much for me, i feel like i'm on the verge of losing it. Dr Golberg said in his opinion tolerance doesn't really grow to it.

I'm really glad he responded so quickly and even though it may not be what you would have wanted to hear, at least you know one way or another.

> he also said he *never* uses AP's unless psychotic symptoms are present (my pdoc is pushing risperdal, despite my worries about TD)

It makes perfect sense! I know AP's are useful in depression etc but the risk of TD is not one to be taken lightly.
I took Geodon just to show my sister and family that infact I HAD given in a last shot and tried what the doctor suggested so I wasn't bothered about the TD. I never thought it would work anyway and I had short term plans. Off topic though, once I took it I realized that I did have alot of psychotic symptoms. But for now I am happy to stick to AD's and be slightly out of touch with the real world because TD is indeed terrifying!
>
> oh well, thankfully we're moving overseas to a bigger city centre soon where my Uncle is a hospital MD, so i think i'll just hold off for better treatment

I really hope you find the right med combination and a good pdoc with some ideas up his sleeve. This search for 'normalacy' is so exhausting and disheartening at times.......

Well I hope you keep your spirits up till then. Wishing you lots of luck

Love
D

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » delna

Posted by metafunj on October 25, 2009, at 10:13:30

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit, posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 7:54:32

What is having TD like btw? Did any of it get back to normal?

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » metafunj

Posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 10:52:13

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » delna, posted by metafunj on October 25, 2009, at 9:13:30

> What is having TD like btw? Did any of it get back to normal?


Its back to normal, thanks..
To be honest I only discovered that it was/may have been a TD response after I got off Geodon. What I got was bad nerve pain which no doctor thought was TD or anything. But then I found a paper saying that AP's can give pain, just like I had in the same location.

Tc
Love
Divya


 

Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno » kirbyw

Posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 14:26:11

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?, posted by kirbyw on October 25, 2009, at 6:13:33

Full heading:
Rick,a reply BUT possible **trigger** Please feel free to ignore this.

I wish the subject line was longer....:)

Hi,

> I have been following some, but not all of your posts. It seemed as if you were getting better with Parnate

Yes, me too. Just a little bit but it was so erratic that overall I was till suicidally depressed.

> Parnate side effects can also be no fun, including insomnia, tiredness during the day, lack of sex drive, etc etc. but I weigh the side effects against the overall severity of the depression. I have learned that any side effect is bearable. What is not bearable is the depression at its worst.

I agree. but I cannot tolerate sedation. I think that alone can worsen my suicidal feelings and push me over the edge. Insomnia, I love. Sexual dysfunction etc i don't care about. Luxuries for the well :)

>Yesterday I had a good day on Parnate, today was not quite so good, hopefully tomorrow will be better. I know that tonight I will have trouble sleeping, but at least I don't have to get up early. I will try to enjoy my insomnia as much as possible by keeping busy with internet, TV, household chores or whatever, anything to pass the time until I tire myself out.


TRIGGER ALERT ****** Please ignore this if you are feeling slightly unsure...


I guess I am just really fed up and can't live with being erratic. It's just not an option for me anymore. How can i ever build a life if I am not stable? Plus taking Geodon really spoiled me- I sincerely wish I had never taken it. It made me feel what it felt like to be well/normal and now I want that so desperately. It's like tasting blood I guess. Before Geodon, I was 'content' just to have an average (terrible) day, do nothing and sleep most of the time. Now I am intolerant of being in such a state. Maybe I have become greedy. But it's normal (or near normal) or nothing at all. (sorry for the morbid thought)

> I realize that every diagnosis is different and and every person's biochemistry is different so Parnate may not be for you, but I just wanted to throw in my two cents worth.

Thanks for sharing!

> (By the way, I worked in India for three months in 2006)
Doing what? What was it like??

Thanks again Rick and I certainly hope I didn't trigger any bad feelings

Love
D

 

Re: Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno

Posted by bulldog2 on October 25, 2009, at 17:51:50

In reply to Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno » kirbyw, posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 14:26:11

> Full heading:
> Rick,a reply BUT possible **trigger** Please feel free to ignore this.
>
> I wish the subject line was longer....:)
>
>
>
> Hi,
>
> > I have been following some, but not all of your posts. It seemed as if you were getting better with Parnate
>
> Yes, me too. Just a little bit but it was so erratic that overall I was till suicidally depressed.
>
>
>
> > Parnate side effects can also be no fun, including insomnia, tiredness during the day, lack of sex drive, etc etc. but I weigh the side effects against the overall severity of the depression. I have learned that any side effect is bearable. What is not bearable is the depression at its worst.
>
> I agree. but I cannot tolerate sedation. I think that alone can worsen my suicidal feelings and push me over the edge. Insomnia, I love. Sexual dysfunction etc i don't care about. Luxuries for the well :)
>
> >Yesterday I had a good day on Parnate, today was not quite so good, hopefully tomorrow will be better. I know that tonight I will have trouble sleeping, but at least I don't have to get up early. I will try to enjoy my insomnia as much as possible by keeping busy with internet, TV, household chores or whatever, anything to pass the time until I tire myself out.
>
>
> TRIGGER ALERT ****** Please ignore this if you are feeling slightly unsure...
>
>
> I guess I am just really fed up and can't live with being erratic. It's just not an option for me anymore. How can i ever build a life if I am not stable? Plus taking Geodon really spoiled me- I sincerely wish I had never taken it. It made me feel what it felt like to be well/normal and now I want that so desperately. It's like tasting blood I guess. Before Geodon, I was 'content' just to have an average (terrible) day, do nothing and sleep most of the time. Now I am intolerant of being in such a state. Maybe I have become greedy. But it's normal (or near normal) or nothing at all. (sorry for the morbid thought)
>
> > I realize that every diagnosis is different and and every person's biochemistry is different so Parnate may not be for you, but I just wanted to throw in my two cents worth.
>
> Thanks for sharing!
>
> > (By the way, I worked in India for three months in 2006)
> Doing what? What was it like??
>
> Thanks again Rick and I certainly hope I didn't trigger any bad feelings
>
> Love
> D
>
>

Why did you stop Geodon?

 

Re: Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno » bulldog2

Posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 18:22:25

In reply to Re: Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno, posted by bulldog2 on October 25, 2009, at 17:51:50

A bizarre nerve pain that is a rare manifestation of TD.
I'm still trying to find out if it was TD by sending my case to neurologists and pain specialists or if the the pain was triggered by some other mechanism. But I am 100% sure it was induced by Geodon. still if it is not TD related I will go back on Geodon and have a nerve block...but its too soon to tell and it all depends on what the doctors say..

 

Re: Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno

Posted by kirbyw on October 26, 2009, at 1:37:44

In reply to Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno » kirbyw, posted by delna on October 25, 2009, at 15:26:11

Delna

your reply was just fine. It doesn't bother me. We all need to be honest. And I am a very resilient person.... We are all so different and these kinds of postings just give us bits and pieces about our problems, our reactions to meds etc...., it would be so much better if we could sit in a room together and really understand each others issues and problems. Maybe Dr. Bob will eventually be able to create a "virtual" room where we can talk together over the internet and this would be so much more effective.

As for India, I there for three months working on a project for access to medical treatment for People Living with HIV/AIDS. In those days, I was not depressed and I was functioning very well. I worked with various NGO's in Delhi, collaborating with them to seek strategies force the Indian government to provide treatment for people with AIDS. It was a great adventure for me and a very meaningful experience. That was not so long ago, and one of my goals is to get back to that level of functioning. Ironically, if I was given the same job tomorrow, I think my depression would lift rather quickly. In the mean time I am partially relying on Parnate and also doing what I can to retake control of my life, in terms of work, peer relationships, family issues etc.

I didn't get out of Delhi much, but at least I got to Agra to see the Taj Mahal I made some good friends in Delhi that I miss very much.
Anyway Delna, I hope your decisions about meds work for you. Lets keep in touch
Rick

 

Re: Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno » kirbyw

Posted by delna on October 26, 2009, at 5:03:28

In reply to Re: Rick,a reply BUT poss trigger* Pls be free to igno, posted by kirbyw on October 26, 2009, at 1:37:44

Hi
Maybe Dr. Bob will eventually be able to create a "virtual" room where we can talk together over the internet and this would be so much more effective.

I think there is a virtual room already. I see it on top of the page. I think its called babblechat but there is usually no one there. anyway I dont know how it works.
>
> As for India, I there for three months working on a project for access to medical treatment for People Living with HIV/AIDS.

How interesting! My MSc thesis was on HIV (with a focus on India.)Your experience sounds fascinating
.
Will be in touch via babblemail
TC
D

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit

Posted by Sunbath on October 26, 2009, at 7:34:30

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 25, 2009, at 5:28:40

> hey i've decided to give up Parnate indefinitely too. like you i've just gotten stuck with a pdoc who just can't treat me properly, and refuses to augment in "experimental" (low-dose TCA) but ultimately safer ways than AP's for sleep
>
> the insomnia is just too much for me, i feel like i'm on the verge of losing it. Dr Golberg said in his opinion tolerance doesn't really grow to it. he also said he *never* uses AP's unless psychotic symptoms are present (my pdoc is pushing risperdal, despite my worries about TD)

Hi g_g_g,

of course sad that you need to give it up for now, BUT GREAT respect and congratulations that you decided for yourself and took responsibility despite what your pdoc might have wanted to *force* you on!
Opinions about APs are different, but I'm -like you- one who believes that they're sometimes doing more harm than good.
Also great that Dr. Goldberg only uses them to treat psychotic symptoms!


> oh well, thankfully we're moving overseas to a bigger city centre soon where my Uncle is a hospital MD, so i think i'll just hold off for better treatment

I wish you all the best and good luck!!
What are you planning to take till then?

Keeping my fingers crossed for you that you'll get through that hard time well and without too much trouble!
Sunbath

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit

Posted by maxime on October 26, 2009, at 12:53:37

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now?, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 25, 2009, at 5:28:40

That makes me so angry because it's the doctor's fult for sure. Hopefully you will be able to try again. *hugs*

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » maxime

Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 26, 2009, at 22:20:42

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit, posted by maxime on October 26, 2009, at 12:53:37

> That makes me so angry because it's the doctor's fult for sure. Hopefully you will be able to try again. *hugs*

thanks. i dropped down to 40mg but started feeling worse. i've just been sitting at that dose. i really don't know what to do, i don't want to stop taking Parnate

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit

Posted by Sunbath on October 27, 2009, at 4:54:07

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » maxime, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 26, 2009, at 22:20:42

Hi g_g_g_unit,

feeling with you!!
It really sucks, like Maxime said it's so frustrating that you have to go through that only because that doc won't/can't help you!
Can't you try to get to another one? Maybe someone here on babble could even suggest one?
Waiting 4 months only because of some stubborn doc just can't be right. It's your life after all!
You "just" need to get one more experienced who doesn't rely completely on his "textbooks" or one that listens to you and takes your own research (sleep aids + parnate) serious.

I wish you all the best! I really hope so much that you will find one who will help you! Please try to get to someone else...

Please keep us updated. How are you doing on 50mg Parnate despite your insomnia? How "much" do you sleep?

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » Sunbath

Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 27, 2009, at 9:57:30

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit, posted by Sunbath on October 27, 2009, at 4:54:07

hey, on 50mg i stopped using to sleep aids for 3 to see if i'd sleep on my own. i slept about 3 hours a night and ended up feeling like i was on meth during the day. i wonder if 60mg might be worth trying sleep-wise, but i'm not sure. otherwise i might start tapering off.

how is your sleep?

 

Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit

Posted by Sunbath on October 27, 2009, at 10:17:40

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » Sunbath, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 27, 2009, at 9:57:30

Hey, wow

isn't that a great improvement? I mean despite sleeping without a sleep aid on Parnate..if it was me I'd also already grown partly tolerant to the benzo sleep aids and I'd have some rebound insomnia when I suddenly stopped taking them. And you slept for 3 hours without any benzo just on Parnate?
Of course 3 hours are far too little, but hey maybe you also have some rebound insomnia already and you'd start sleeping on your own very soon?!
Do you think it's the dosage of Parnate?
Really nice, would be great if 60mg were even better :)

I wish you GOOD LUCK!!!It might work finally!!
Haha then you are free without the need of anything else your pdoc might want to "offer" you :)

Please keep me updated!!

I'm sleeping fine with my 200mg trazodone.. thnx for your concern!
I'd also like to get rid of the Trazodone one day as it's making me a little bit foggy during the day which I noticed when I was NOT on Parnate.. Now Parnate seems to take care of that which is great! But I'm sure I'd be even clearer in my mind when I didn't need the Trazodone.
The problem for me is that I've become somewhat dependent on it. Even before Parnate I had to take my 150mg dose I was taking since 3 years. When I only reduced by 12,5mg I would have great trouble sleeping (waking after only a 2-3 hours without the possibility to fall asleep again).
I plan trying to reduce Trazodone again when I'm completely stable on Parnate (and then in even smaller decrements.. 3years are a far too long time).

So.. good luck that you might sleep even better tonight!! Keeping all fingers crossed :)

 

Re: parnate sleep

Posted by g_g_g_unit on October 27, 2009, at 20:14:34

In reply to Re: Those who quit Parnate...what r u on now? » g_g_g_unit, posted by Sunbath on October 27, 2009, at 10:17:40

> Hey, wow
>
> isn't that a great improvement? I mean despite sleeping without a sleep aid on Parnate..if it was me I'd also already grown partly tolerant to the benzo sleep aids and I'd have some rebound insomnia when I suddenly stopped taking them. And you slept for 3 hours without any benzo just on Parnate?
> Of course 3 hours are far too little, but hey maybe you also have some rebound insomnia already and you'd start sleeping on your own very soon?!
> Do you think it's the dosage of Parnate?
> Really nice, would be great if 60mg were even better :)
>
> I wish you GOOD LUCK!!!It might work finally!!
> Haha then you are free without the need of anything else your pdoc might want to "offer" you :)
>
> Please keep me updated!!
>
> I'm sleeping fine with my 200mg trazodone.. thnx for your concern!
> I'd also like to get rid of the Trazodone one day as it's making me a little bit foggy during the day which I noticed when I was NOT on Parnate.. Now Parnate seems to take care of that which is great! But I'm sure I'd be even clearer in my mind when I didn't need the Trazodone.
> The problem for me is that I've become somewhat dependent on it. Even before Parnate I had to take my 150mg dose I was taking since 3 years. When I only reduced by 12,5mg I would have great trouble sleeping (waking after only a 2-3 hours without the possibility to fall asleep again).
> I plan trying to reduce Trazodone again when I'm completely stable on Parnate (and then in even smaller decrements.. 3years are a far too long time).
>
> So.. good luck that you might sleep even better tonight!! Keeping all fingers crossed :)

thanks for your well wishes. last night i fell asleep at about 5am, and slept - in drips and drabs - until midday. i guess that means Parnate might have altered my sleep cycle. i'll give it a few more nights and see how i fare. i only spent a week at 50mg, so maybe with some adjustment i'd eventually sleep like i do now on 40mg. you're also right about rebound insomnia; i hadn't really taken that into account.

 

Re: parnate sleep

Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on November 1, 2009, at 15:23:48

In reply to Re: parnate sleep, posted by g_g_g_unit on October 27, 2009, at 20:14:34

Hi Everybody:

I'm sleeping like a baby now. All night.
I'm taking my 70mg Parnate over the day, before 6pm when I take 25mg Nortriptyline. I could easily stay up all night if I wanted to but I make myself go to bed at my usual 11-12pm. I feel like my sleep is really normal.

I feel good when I get up. No fogginess. It's great. I love this Parnate!

Gayle

 

Re: parnate sleep » ColoradoSnowflake

Posted by Maxime on November 2, 2009, at 21:33:56

In reply to Re: parnate sleep, posted by ColoradoSnowflake on November 1, 2009, at 15:23:48

That's great Gayle! I hope it continues!!

 

Re: parnate sleep

Posted by FredPotter on November 3, 2009, at 19:19:59

In reply to Re: parnate sleep » ColoradoSnowflake, posted by Maxime on November 2, 2009, at 21:33:56

I think Parnate is very odd regarding sleep. Taken in the morning it can make me almost irresistably sleepy until evening. But taken in the evening it gives me insomnia all night. Taken as I fall asleep at 11:00pm I'll wake refreshed at 5am. Since it produces melatonin perhaps it adds chaotic turbulence to the circadian rhythm
Fred

 

Re: parnate sleep » FredPotter

Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on November 3, 2009, at 21:09:37

In reply to Re: parnate sleep, posted by FredPotter on November 3, 2009, at 19:19:59

Fred:
How many mg. of Parnate do you take?
Do you take it all at night?

Thanks,
Gayle

 

Re: parnate sleep » ColoradoSnowflake

Posted by FredPotter on November 4, 2009, at 14:17:16

In reply to Re: parnate sleep » FredPotter, posted by ColoradoSnowflake on November 3, 2009, at 21:09:37

Hi Gayle It's beginning to look like just before sleep is the only time I can take it. 40mg that is. To make sure I have been taking it as I feel myself falling asleep. But it's a delicate matter. I missed that point last night and took 10mg at 6am. Now it's 9:15am and I feel sleepy and my body aches. It thinks it's asleep so it doesn't want to move. I try strong coffee and caffeine pills but they don't work. My Dr won't prescribe modafinil, so I'll have to buy it. How do you feel during the day? Some people don't seem to notice the drowsiness. I'm now convinced it's caused my melatonin
Fred

 

Re: parnate sleep » ColoradoSnowflake

Posted by ColoradoSnowflake on November 4, 2009, at 21:58:55

In reply to Re: parnate sleep » FredPotter, posted by ColoradoSnowflake on November 3, 2009, at 21:09:37

Hi Fred:

I'm lucky my pdoc rx me Provigil 100-200mg/day. I don't think I could have functioned very well without it. I was taking up to 300mg for a while because I was so tired. As time goes on I'm less tired and am taking 100-150mg a day.

I'm now taking Parnate throughout the day, 8am, noon and dinnertime. Before that, I couldn't take it during the day or I'd be too tired. It's crazy stuff. I do think it finally settles down.
I sleep really well and that makes me very happy!
I feel good during the day....sometimes REALLY good!
I hope it lasts. I think it will.

I would imagine you would feel a lot better if you could add some Provigil. I take 100mg as soon as I get up, then another 50 or 100 at noon. It works really well.

Good luck!

Gayle


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