Posted by Don_Bristol on October 13, 2006, at 12:26:38
In reply to Re: Best pick-me-up: 10mg Parnate or cup of coffe, posted by Jost on October 12, 2006, at 21:37:58
Hi Jost
>
> I tend to think coffee is much better as a short-term stimulant
> for someone who isn't taking Parnate.
>I tend to think coffee is not greatly stimulating and can be short lived. There is a good article called
"Actions of Caffeine in the Brain with Special Reference to Factors That Contribute to Its Widespread Use"
http://pharmrev.aspetjournals.org/cgi/reprint/51/1/83.pdf
>> Therefore it can probably be concluded that caffeine in doses that correspond to a few cups of coffe "improves behavioral routine and speed rather than cognitive functions" <<-----
>
> Ten mg of parnate-- can't imagine that would wake someone
> up who wasn't taking 60 mg-- and going up in dosage.
>I kind of felt that 10mg to someone not used to it would be mildly stimulating. I havebeen on 50mg for a year and adding 10mg makes a difference.
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>
> Usually it's not recommended to take Parnate much after 3
> pm if it has a stimulating effect-- ie for you.
>This is exactly why I think Parnate may be a better stimulant than coffee.
>
> You take more than 1 pill at a time, right? I used to
> take 3/4 at a time when I was on it.
>Yes. I too take 3 or 4 at a time. Why did you stop Parnate?
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