Posted by g_g_g_unit on February 7, 2012, at 5:21:27
In reply to Re: update » g_g_g_unit, posted by SLS on February 7, 2012, at 5:09:29
> > ugh. I'm feeling so depressed and flat and apathetic this evening. this is bringing back bad memories of my last trial. I'm wondering if I should just increase the dose as fast as possible.
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> You might be "using up" your neurotransmitter stores as you experience a stimulant effect without first having established MAO inhibition.Yes, the crash is very similar to that which I experience on Dexedrine. Does Parnate release DA/NE at lower doses? Would MAO inhibition help bolster against this effect? I think I remember the 'crash' improving after raising to 30mg last time.
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> People are variable in their tolerance of rapid titration of Parnate. Hypotension is usually the limiting side-effect.
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> Parnate usually does not help with more severe depressions until a dosage of 40 mg is reached. I take 80 mg. 60 mg is usually sufficient.Thanks. I think I'm just scared right now. There's quite a few reports of people feeling very flat/apathetic on Parnate. I was hoping it might relieve my apathy and anhedonia, though last time at 30-40mg I recall feeling quite flat.
The problem is I was worried my psychiatrist would grow weary of me if he'd known I had already trialed both MAOI's. This is probably an unreasonable fear, but regardless, I know lower doses don't help, so would like to reach 60mg as soon as possible; I hope I don't get stuck spending weeks titrating. Serves me right though I suppose.
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