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Posted by Minsc25 on September 1, 2012, at 9:04:26
Hello, I am on Parnate for 40 days beginning at 30 mg and now I am on 50 mg for 20 days.
I also take Trazodone 75 mg/day at night for the insomnia from Parnate.I need motivation, activation but I have this only for 3-4h after a large dose of Parnate (30 mg or more). Without this short term effect, it's not at all activating, I have my usual apathy until I take the first dose.
How long should I wait before giving up?
I don't think an improvement is probable.Thanks for your help
Posted by SLS on September 2, 2012, at 9:21:42
In reply to Parnate short term effect, posted by Minsc25 on September 1, 2012, at 9:04:26
> Hello, I am on Parnate for 40 days beginning at 30 mg and now I am on 50 mg for 20 days.
> I also take Trazodone 75 mg/day at night for the insomnia from Parnate.
>
> I need motivation, activation but I have this only for 3-4h after a large dose of Parnate (30 mg or more). Without this short term effect, it's not at all activating, I have my usual apathy until I take the first dose.
> How long should I wait before giving up?
> I don't think an improvement is probable.
>
> Thanks for your help
You shouldn't be looking for a stimulant effect. You should be looking for an antidepressant effect. Many people need dosages of 80 mg/day to receive benefit. For me, this is the minimum effective dosage. I think it is prudent to give each dosage adjustment of an MAOI three weeks before evaluating its therapeutic effects.
- Scott
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