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Posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2007, at 13:34:07
Someone sent this to me thought it was interesting. Love Phillipa
http://www.medicationsense.com/articles/april_june_04/ssri_warnings.html
Posted by stargazer2 on August 3, 2007, at 14:30:44
In reply to Interesting Link About Antidepressants, posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2007, at 13:34:07
Phillipa, it is what my philosophy has been right along, start with the smallest dose and gradually increase the dose. I could never figure out why a doc would continue to raise a dose when the side effects are clearly indicating intolerance for the dose prescribed. Reduction of the dosage is the only way to go, yet many users think they have to go through horrible side effects to get the most out of an AD. This article states that is not the correct methodology in prescribing the most effective dose of an AD. The dosage should be based on patient response rather than recommnded dose as indicated in the PDR or package insert. Those doses are not indicated for all patients.
Stargazer
Posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2007, at 22:04:21
In reply to Re: Interesting Link About Antidepressant/Phillipa, posted by stargazer2 on August 3, 2007, at 14:30:44
Stargazer e-mailing with a guy who was in really rough shape had had ECT, Parnate, Nardil, EMSAM and was about to give up and now he's on a cocktail of small doses of off label meds and doing wonderful. First time in seven years he hasn't been depressed. He's starting work again as a lawyer. Love Phillipa ps so there is hope
Posted by stargazer2 on August 4, 2007, at 7:37:40
In reply to Re: Interesting Link About Antidepressant/Phillipa » stargazer2, posted by Phillipa on August 3, 2007, at 22:04:21
Phillipa, what off label meds is he taking? SG
Posted by Phillipa on August 4, 2007, at 20:43:26
In reply to Re: Interesting Link About Antidepressant/Phillipa, posted by stargazer2 on August 4, 2007, at 7:37:40
Stargazer it doesn't want it online yet. But I owe you an e-mail don't I? Love Phillipa
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