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Posted by daryl2926 on August 14, 2008, at 7:01:08
Hey everyone,
I'm new to these boards but after reading some of the posts on Nardil starting doses, I am worried I have started too high.
Is there any negative effects of starting at 60mg, other than side effects? I am worried it wont work as well because of starting at this dose; it even said 45mg on the bottle but I ignored this because I previously heard that 60mg is where everyone feels the effects and I wanted to get there asap.
Also how long did it take to really kick in for most people?
Thanks,
Daryl
Posted by Nadezda on August 14, 2008, at 12:20:41
In reply to Is 60mg Nardil OK to Start on?, posted by daryl2926 on August 14, 2008, at 7:01:08
Didn't your prescriber tell you what dose to start on? I would advise you to start at that dose, not what it says on the bottle, or what you've read here.
In general, it's safer and more common to start on a smaller dose and build up. For one thing, many people respond to a smaller dose, and it's preferable to use less rather than more, if possible.
Second, there may be side effects which would be less or even remit on a smaller dose.
In sum, there are a lot of good reasons to start with a low dose. Mostly, you need to follow the regimen given by your pdoc.
Nadezda
Posted by dcruik518 on August 14, 2008, at 15:28:14
In reply to Is 60mg Nardil OK to Start on?, posted by daryl2926 on August 14, 2008, at 7:01:08
I wouldn't worry too much about it so long as you are feeling okay. If not, go down to 45 mg for a while. My therapeutic dose was 90 mg and when I stopped and then started up again, I started at 90 mg. Starting there won't decrease it's effectiveness.
Posted by daryl2926 on August 15, 2008, at 9:00:07
In reply to Re: Is 60mg Nardil OK to Start on?, posted by dcruik518 on August 14, 2008, at 15:28:14
> I wouldn't worry too much about it so long as you are feeling okay. If not, go down to 45 mg for a while. My therapeutic dose was 90 mg and when I stopped and then started up again, I started at 90 mg. Starting there won't decrease it's effectiveness.
Thanks dcruik518, that's what I wanted to know. I am fine with the side effects, I just want it to kick in as soon as possible, I really couldn't care less about constipation and a little delayed orgasm! That's nothing compared to living with Social Anxiety, I can do those side effects standing on my head so long as the Nardil ends up working. I'm actually feeling mildly lifted in mood after only a few days of taking it so it looks like it may end up working very well for me in the weeks to come.
Posted by blueboy on August 15, 2008, at 9:48:57
In reply to Re: Is 60mg Nardil OK to Start on?, posted by daryl2926 on August 15, 2008, at 9:00:07
> > I wouldn't worry too much about it so long as you are feeling okay. If not, go down to 45 mg for a while. My therapeutic dose was 90 mg and when I stopped and then started up again, I started at 90 mg. Starting there won't decrease it's effectiveness.
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> Thanks dcruik518, that's what I wanted to know. I am fine with the side effects, I just want it to kick in as soon as possible, I really couldn't care less about constipation and a little delayed orgasm! That's nothing compared to living with Social Anxiety, I can do those side effects standing on my head so long as the Nardil ends up working.I hope your side effects stay that slight. The side effects were a lot worse for me, although I also found them "worth it" due to the benefits.
Do be prepared for a lot worse, in case it comes.
Posted by dcruik518 on August 19, 2008, at 9:05:23
In reply to Re: Is 60mg Nardil OK to Start on?, posted by daryl2926 on August 15, 2008, at 9:00:07
Daryl,
How is the Nardil working for you? too soon to tell?~Dwight
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