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Posted by yesac on July 17, 2003, at 8:46:54
Is there anyone for whom Parnate did NOT work for? I'm starting to wonder. It's been 5 weeks.
For those who it did work for, how long did it take before you noticed feeling better? And what was/is the dose you take?
Posted by djmmm on July 17, 2003, at 13:23:42
In reply to Parnate, posted by yesac on July 17, 2003, at 8:46:54
> Is there anyone for whom Parnate did NOT work for? I'm starting to wonder. It's been 5 weeks.
>
> For those who it did work for, how long did it take before you noticed feeling better? And what was/is the dose you take?what dose are you on...I noticed a significant difference between 30 and 40mg
Posted by yesac on July 17, 2003, at 13:58:08
In reply to Re: Parnate, posted by djmmm on July 17, 2003, at 13:23:42
> what dose are you on...I noticed a significant difference between 30 and 40mg
I was on 40 for about a month, then last week I went up to 60.
Posted by djmmm on July 17, 2003, at 16:20:56
In reply to Re: Parnate, posted by yesac on July 17, 2003, at 13:58:08
> > what dose are you on...I noticed a significant difference between 30 and 40mg
>
> I was on 40 for about a month, then last week I went up to 60.Give it a month at 60mg...If this applies: try to stay away from rec. drugs (alcohol, cigaretts), get into the gym, try yoga...just dedicate a month to yourself. I'm sure you will find a significant difference in efficacy when you implement little lifestlyle changes along with the increase in medication...afterall, it can't hurt, right?
Posted by ace on July 18, 2003, at 1:47:58
In reply to Re: Parnate, posted by djmmm on July 17, 2003, at 16:20:56
> Give it a month at 60mg...If this applies: try to stay away from rec. drugs (alcohol, cigaretts), get into the gym, try yoga...just dedicate a month to yourself. I'm sure you will find a significant difference in efficacy when you implement little lifestlyle changes along with the increase in medication...afterall, it can't hurt, right?Very wise advice Djmmm...I agree with you.
Ace.
Posted by cubbybear on July 18, 2003, at 5:14:18
In reply to Re: Parnate, posted by ace on July 18, 2003, at 1:47:58
I've always started it at 40 mg. On most occasions it kicked in at about 3-4 weeks, on a couple of occasions at about 3 weeks, and once at 18 days. The general rule of thumb for most ADs is to give them 4-6 weeks or even 8 weeks till you start feeling better. So hang in there a bit longer and see how it goes.
Posted by Angel1 on July 18, 2003, at 23:01:04
In reply to Re: Parnate, posted by cubbybear on July 18, 2003, at 5:14:18
I tried parnate for six weeks, couldn't get past 20mg, cuz it made me sleepy and irritable and more depressed. I think if I were on 40mg, I wouldn't be able to function. Wonder if Nardil would work for me, since Parnate did not. I also felt like I was a little bit bloated while on Parnate.
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